Arsenal Prepare Major Move for PSG Star as Liverpool Face Transfer Battle

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a significant €80 million (£69 million) offer for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, setting up a potential transfer battle with Liverpool for one of Europe’s most exciting young attackers.

Barcola enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 campaign with PSG, registering 13 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances across all competitions. The French international played a key role in helping the Parisian club retain their UEFA Champions League title while also securing another Ligue 1 crown. He has carried that form onto the international stage, scoring in France’s opening 3-1 victory over Senegal at the World Cup.

Despite his impressive performances, Barcola’s long-term future in Paris remains uncertain. The 23-year-old is believed to be seeking regular starts on the left wing, something PSG may struggle to guarantee given the competition for places. The French champions currently boast a wealth of attacking talent, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele.

The uncertainty surrounding Barcola’s role has alerted several Premier League clubs, with Arsenal and Liverpool emerging as the strongest contenders for his signature.

Liverpool have maintained their interest in the winger despite already strengthening their attacking options this summer. However, Arsenal are now looking to steal a march on their rivals, with Mikel Arteta keen to add more quality and depth to his frontline ahead of the new season.

Should Arsenal follow through with their reported £69 million proposal, it could trigger one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer battles.