Arsenal and Liverpool are both targeting PSG winger Bradley Barcola ahead of the summer transfer window, with the French international seeking a fresh start.
Reports from talkSPORT indicate the 23-year-old has formally asked to leave the French capital club due to a lack of regular playing time in recent months.
Barcola managed just 21 league starts last season, a figure that has left him frustrated and eager to find a club where he can play more consistently.
Despite his limited starts, he still contributed 13 goals and seven assists last term, highlighting the significant impact he can make when given the opportunity.
PSG are reluctant to sanction his departure but could be persuaded to sell if they successfully recruit a quality replacement for the French winger.
The two Premier League giants are believed to have the financial resources to meet PSG’s £60 million asking price for the talented attacker.
Arsenal view Barcola as a potential long-term alternative to Leandro Trossard, who has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Regular football at Arsenal could unlock the full potential of the 23-year-old, who possesses all the attributes required to develop into a top-class attacker at the highest level.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are looking for an upgrade on Cody Gakpo, a Netherlands international who has been considered underwhelming and predictable in attack this past season.
Barcola’s ability to take on defenders in one-on-one situations and create opportunities in the final third makes him an attractive option for Liverpool’s attacking plans.
The prospect of joining the Premier League champions would likely appeal to Barcola, adding further weight to the possibility of a move to Merseyside this summer.
Both clubs are well positioned to offer Barcola the regular football he craves, and the coming weeks should clarify which side makes the strongest move for his signature.
