Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal to submit bid for World Cup star after Liverpool approach

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| Deputy Sports Editor Published June 18, 2026 1:38am Updated June 18, 2026 1:38am Mikel Arteta has sanctioned Arsenal’s move (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has instructed Arsenal to submit an official offer for PSG’s World Cup star Bradley Barcola, according to reports. Arsenal have long-standing interest in Barcola, who helped PSG retain the Champions League last season, with the French giants beating Arteta’s side in the final.

Arsenal were keeping tabs on Barcola’s situation even before meeting PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest and recent reports claimed the winger had asked for a summer move. We've got it all in today's World Cup newsletter.

PSG’s France World Cup star Bradley Barcola (Picture: Getty) While Arsenal won their first Premier League title since 2004 last season and reached the Champions League final, Arteta’s side were often accused of lacking creative spark in the final third. French World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf believes his fellow countryman would be a ‘great option’ for new Premier League champions Arsenal.