Dietmar Hamann explains why Arsenal could beat Liverpool to stunning transfer
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Premier League champions Arsenal have also been closely monitoring developments as they consider alternatives in the transfer market after their pursuit of Vinicius Junior ended in failure. ‘Can Liverpool beat Arsenal to Bradley Barcola? Barcola has been linked with both Liverpool and Arsenal this summer (Picture: Getty) PSG are reportedly demanding £145m for the French winger (Picture: PA) ‘Obviously Liverpool still have a big pull with the stadium, the fans, and the history of the club.
It’s a question only he can answer. ‘The only thing is, he’s been at a very successful club, he’s won the league pretty much every year and has won the Champions League twice in a row now. If he wants to win it a third time, he’ll want to win the league next season. ‘He probably stands a better chance at Arsenal than he does at Liverpool next season.’ Barcola has won back-to-back Champions League titles with PSG (Picture: Matthieu Mirville/DPPI/Shutterstock) Despite Arsenal’s recent title success, Hamann remains somewhat hopeful that Liverpool have a ‘fair chance’ of convincing Barcola to choose Merseyside over north London.
He added: ‘What the case will be in two or three years, I do not know, but I think when you sign a contract over four or five years, you don’t sign it purely on the basis of what you expect to happen next season.’ ‘I think Liverpool, even if Arsenal were interested, still have a fair chance because of the club they are.’ Iraola has taken over the reins at Liverpool following Slot’s dismissal (Picture: Getty) According to Hamann, Iraola faces an almighty ‘challenge’ in trying to emulate what Jurgen Klopp achieved across his illustrious spell in charge at Anfield. But the success he’s had,’ the former Germany international – who won the Champions League with Liverpool – added. ‘When he came to the club, nobody expected anything.