Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly open to selling Bradley Barcola this summer, handing both Arsenal and Liverpool a significant transfer opportunity.
French outlet L’Equipe has reported that the 23-year-old wide forward is no longer considered untouchable at the Parc des Princes.
That represents a dramatic shift in stance, given Barcola remains under contract at PSG until 2028 and has been widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting young attackers.
The change in attitude stems largely from increased competition for places within Luis Enrique’s squad, particularly on the left flank.
Barcola’s natural position is on the left side, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has now established himself as almost undroppable in the biggest matches for PSG.
With PSG having just retained the Champions League after beating Arsenal on penalties, Luis Enrique is clearly not short of quality attacking options.
For Arsenal specifically, this development presents exactly the kind of transfer scenario Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team will be monitoring very closely this summer.
The Gunners already boast Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard in attacking wide positions, but adding another explosive option would give Arteta greater flexibility.
After falling agonisingly short in Europe once again, Arsenal may feel that securing one more elite-level winger is the precise move needed to close the gap.
Barcola would bring pace, direct running, and one-versus-one quality that would strengthen the squad considerably heading into a crucial campaign.
Liverpool have also been identified as long-term admirers of the French international, though their exact transfer priorities may shift depending on other targets they pursue.
The Reds are still reportedly working to understand the full conditions surrounding a potential deal, particularly if other wide options prove difficult to land.
The central obstacle for any interested club will inevitably be the transfer fee PSG demand for the player.
Given Barcola’s age, his contract running until 2028, and his established reputation at the highest level, any deal would almost certainly command a significant price tag.
PSG are under no financial pressure to accept a cut-price offer, meaning both Arsenal and Liverpool would need to stretch their budgets considerably to make this happen.
Nevertheless, the simple fact that PSG have reportedly opened the door makes this one of the more compelling transfer stories of the summer window.
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