Arsenal could be ready to challenge Liverpool for the signature of PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the Gunners reportedly interested in hijacking the Reds’ proposed £100 million move for the Frenchman.Mikel Arteta’s side have already been busy in the transfer market, most recently completing a £75m deal for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian has become Arsenal’s third addition of the summer, following Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier.🚨 Arsenal have made fresh contact with Bradley Barcola's camp as they consider a move for the PSG winger.Liverpool remain in pole position and have already opened formal talks with PSG for the 24-year-old.PSG value Barcola at €150M, but neither Arsenal nor Liverpool are… pic.twitter.com/TR86A1MI7g— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 10, 2026 Despite their activity, Arsenal are still looking for another attacking option. Their pursuit of Vinicius Junior came to nothing after the Brazilian committed his future to Real Madrid, while Leandro Trossard’s departure to Besiktas has created another opening in the squad.That has reportedly led the north London club towards Barcola, who has also emerged as Liverpool’s top attacking target. The Reds are said to have put forward a £100m offer, but PSG are believed to value their winger at closer to £150m.Arsenal have now been encouraged to enter the race, with former Gunners striker Perry Groves suggesting Barcola could actually prefer a move to the Emirates. Speaking to talkSPORT, Groves argued that Liverpool are currently going through a period of transition under Andoni Iraola, potentially giving Arsenal an advantage.Barcola says 'yes' to Liverpool, but PSG's demands are sky-highWith the transfer window approaching its final stages, Arsenal’s hierarchy face a race against time to complete their squad before the new Premier League campaign begins.Ultimately, everything could depend on Barcola himself. Should the France international decide that his future lies away from Paris, Arsenal and Liverpool could find themselves locked in a major battle for one of Europe’s most exciting young wingers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883859##
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