Report: Arsenal could hijack Liverpool transfer before Deadline Day

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Liverpool need to wrap a deal to sign Bradley Barcola up before Arsenal swoop in and hijack the move, with reports suggesting the Londoners are targeting him after missing out on Vinicius Jr. While reports have assured Liverpool fans that Barcola wants to join Liverpool, things can change very quickly.

Liverpool need to be wary of Arsenal hijack of Bradley Barcola after Vini Jr upset The Independent reports that Arsenal are seeking alternatives after failing to sign Vinicius Jr, with the Brazilian opting to renew his Real Madrid contract over a move to the Emirates Stadium. Miguel Delaney reports: “Arsenal have moved on from their chase of Vinicius Jr after he signed a contract extension with Real Madrid and the Gunners have now reignited their interest in Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez while PSG’s Bradley Barcola is also on their list.

“Liverpool, meanwhile, also want to sign Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain and have lined up his teammate Ibrahim Mbaye in what could be a double swoop for Andoni Iraola’s side. Liverpool’s drawn-out pursuit of Barcola could be at risk if it takes any longer Liverpool have been in direct contact with Barcola’s agents and PSG for weeks now, but the longer the pursuit takes, the greater the risk, as Arsenal’s interest highlights.