PSG send message to Arsenal and Liverpool over Bradley Barcola transfer
Paris Saint-Germain have indicated that Bradley Barcola is not for sale despite heavy interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, according to reports.
Barcola was a key cog in Luis Enrique’s side last season, scoring 13 goals in all competitions as the French side won Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
But despite that, the French winger is said to be weighing up his future after PSG having grown unhappy with his lower game-time.
Barcola, who is currently at the World Cup with France, was named on the bench for PSG’s Champions League final win over Arsenal and is reportedly not keen to extend his contract, which is set to expire in 2028.
Premier League clubs have already begun to circle, with both Arsenal and Liverpool registering their interest in signing Barcola this summer.
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Mikel Arteta is a known admirer of Barcola and expressed interest in bringing him to north London as the Gunners seek to strengthen their options on the left wing.
Liverpool have also identified Barcola as a summer target as they look to bolster attacking options for new boss Andoni Iraola following the departure of Mohamed Salah.
However, despite that interest, The Athletic reports that PSG have no desire to sell Barcola despite his grievances over his playing time.
The Parisians have already sold Gonaclo Ramos to AC Milan for €74million (£63.7m), while they will also look to cash in on Lee Kang-in and Randal Kolo Muani this summer.
Furthermore, it is said that PSG value Barcola at more than the £116m which Manchester City forked out to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal have other targets in mind as they look to strengthen their attacking options, with a move for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers their main focus.
Rogers is said to be ‘open’ to a move to the Emirates, but Villa will reportedly demand a whopping £130m fee for the England international.
Elsewhere, the Gunners have also explored a potential move for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis.
The 24-year-old, who was crowned Belgian Pro League Player of the Season last month after his impressive season in which he scored 22 goals and registered 29 assists, is valued at €40m (£34.5m) by Club Brugge.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are keen to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, but face competition from PSG for the Ivorian winger.
The Reds have already signed Victor Munoz from Spanish side Osasuna, but are keen to strengthen further in wide areas over the summer window.
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