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Paris Saint-Germain have turned down transfer approaches from Arsenal and Chelsea for in-form winger Bradley Barcola, according to reports fromL’Équipe.
Barcola, who is valued at around £100 million, has attracted serious interest following a standout season in which he scored 14 goals and registered 11 assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances to help PSG clinch the French title. The 22-year-old also played a crucial role in Europe, contributing seven goal involvements across 17 Champions League matches as PSG were crowned champions of Europe.
Earlier this month, Liverpool were linked with a move for the France international, but Barcola reportedly showed no interest in a switch to Anfield. Now, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich have all made enquiries over a potential summer deal but PSG have made their stance clear.
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Sources close to the French champions say the club have no intention of letting Barcola leave this summer, with head coach Luis Enrique viewing him as a vital part of his long-term plans. Despite heavy competition for places at PSG with the likes of Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia vying for attacking roles, Barcola remains central to Enrique’s tactical setup.
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Arsenal and Chelsea were hopeful of taking advantage of the fierce competition within the PSG squad to tempt Barcola away from Paris. However, both clubs have now been informed that the door is firmly closed on a transfer.
Barcola, who joined PSG from Lyon in 2023, is under contract until June 2028 and was recently named in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year. Crucially, the player himself is understood to be happy in the French capital and has no intention of pushing for a move during the current transfer window.
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