Bradley Barcola has formally asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, handing both Arsenal and Liverpool a significant boost in their pursuit of the attacker.
The 23-year-old French international is frustrated by his limited role at PSG and wants to secure regular first-team football at this stage of his career.
Barcola made just 21 league starts last season, a figure that clearly fell short of his expectations and ultimately convinced him to push for a fresh challenge.
Despite his reduced role, the winger still contributed 13 goals and seven assists last term, underlining the quality he carries even when not a guaranteed starter.
PSG are reluctant to sanction his departure but are understood to be open to selling should they successfully land a quality replacement before the window closes.
The French club are believed to value Barcola at £60 million, a fee that both Arsenal and Liverpool have the financial resources to meet without major difficulty.
Arsenal have been exploring options on the flanks this summer, particularly as Leandro Trossard has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.
Barcola represents the kind of dynamic, youthful profile that Arsenal could build around going forward, and regular football in north London could elevate his game considerably.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are believed to be seeking an upgrade on Cody Gakpo, with the Netherlands international considered too predictable and underwhelming in his current form.
Barcola’s ability to take on defenders, beat them in one-on-one situations, and create chances in the final third makes him an ideal fit for what Liverpool need.
The prospect of joining the Premier League champions would likely appeal strongly to a player of Barcola’s ambition and hunger for consistent game time.
Both clubs are expected to monitor the situation closely over the coming weeks as PSG weigh up their options in the transfer market this summer.
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