Arsenal have reportedly opened negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential blockbuster deal for Bradley Barcola, according to Fichajes.
The 23-year-old winger, considered one of the most electrifying young attacking talents in Europe, has struggled for consistent minutes under Luis Enrique this season, a situation that has ignited interest across the Premier League.
Barcola has shown flashes of world-class potential, but the competition for attacking spots in Paris is intense.
With Luis Enrique preferring a front three of Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, rising star Désiré Doué, and Georgian superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia when fully fit, the French international has found regular starting opportunities increasingly limited.
Arsenal preparing Barcola move this year
This lack of game time has sparked rumours that Barcola could seek a move as early as 2026, with Arsenal positioning themselves at the front of the queue.
Mikel Arteta has long admired Barcola’s profile, a talented, explosive wide player with strong one-v-one ability and believes he would add another dimension to Arsenal’s already potent attack.
But the Gunners are not alone in the chase. Liverpool are also closely monitoring Barcola as they weigh long-term options for life after Mohamed Salah.
With Salah heavily linked to a future switch to the Saudi Pro League, Liverpool are exploring elite-level successors and Barcola’s creativity, pace, and versatility make him an ideal candidate.
Barcola is widely regarded as one of the best young wingers in world football, and his current situation in Paris has alerted several top clubs.
Despite the interest, PSG have extended a contract renewal offer to the player. However, it is understood that Barcola is seriously considering a new challenge elsewhere, one that would guarantee him regular starts and the opportunity to maximise his development.
Negotiations are still at an early stage, and any potential transfer would be complex, particularly given PSG’s reluctance to lose one of their most promising young assets.
But with the player open to exploring new opportunities and Premier League giants circling, Barcola could be playing in England soon.
It remains to be seen whether that will be for Arsenal or for Liverpool.