Paul Merson 'worried' as he sends Bradley Barcola transfer message amid Liverpool move
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesBradley BarcolaLiverpool wants to sign France star Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, with Arsenal also in the market for a left winger amid interest in the Real Madrid forward Vinicius JuniorSky Sports pundit Paul Merson has expressed his concerns(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Paul Merson fears that Arsenal is being "played" by Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, with the ex-Gunners ace wanting to see Mikel Arteta challenge Liverpool for the signing of Bradley Barcola.Arsenal, it emerged last week, is exploring a move to sign Vinicius, who only has one year left on his Real Madrid contract. He’s playing Arsenal," Merson said on Sky Sports.
It’s a big worry for all the other teams in the league, in my opinion."If Arsenal don’t get Vinicius, then they have to get Bradley Barcola. And if Arsenal don’t get Vinicius or Barcola, then it’s a major worry."For them to let Trossard go is not good business in my opinion — not for what you’re selling."He went for literally nothing.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Arsenal was linked with a move for Barcola earlier in the summer and is looking to upgrade its options on the left wing, having won the title last season.Bayern Munich was also interested to some extent, but the German side's sporting director, Max Eberl, has indicated that the club will not be making any more signings this summer.Liverpool.com says: It is not inconceivable that Vinicius would be open to joining Arsenal. With a year left on his contract and Jose Mourinho now in charge of the Bernabeu side again, he could be looking to move on.Losing Trossard and replacing him with Christos Tzolis seems like a logical move, but someone like Vinicius or Barcola would be a game-changer for Arsenal.