Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Arsenal eye Barcola after missing out on Vinicius
With Vinicius Junior off the table, Arsenal turn to PSG's Bradley Barcola as a £130m alternative.
B. Barcola
player
Player
Bradley Barcola
Current club
PSG
Linked clubs
Arsenal, Liverpool
Reported fee
£130 million
What happened. Arsenal missed out on Vinicius Junior after he signed a new contract with Real Madrid, so they are now considering PSG winger Bradley Barcola as an alternative. Liverpool are also interested and reportedly further along in agreeing personal terms.
- Barcola is an attractive option for Arsenal.
- Liverpool are also interested in the PSG winger.
- Vinicius Junior has signed a new contract with Real Madrid.
Arsenal must decide if they can compete with Liverpool for Barcola's signature.
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