Arsenal have initiated talks with Paris Saint-Germain about a blockbuster deal to sign Bradley Barcola, according to Fichajes.
The France international has struggled for regular game time with the European champions this season, with Luis Enrique preferring to go with a front three including Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, plus wingers Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia when everyone is fit.
That has sparked rumours that the 23-year-old could look to move on in 2026, and the Gunners are prepared to be front and centre to battle for his signature, with Mikel Arteta keen to add even more firepower to his squad.
Arsenal In Talks to Sign Barcola
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Barcola, who has been described as a 'superstar', is considered to be one of the best wingers in world football and his lack of game time in Paris has opened the door for several clubs to show their interest in his services.
PSG have offered the player a new contract, but it's understood he is considering a new challenge elsewhere, so that he can play more regularly and reach his full potential. That has seen Arsenal initiate contact with the French side over a potential record-breaking deal that would take the 23-year-old to London.
It's understood that PSG are also likely to make a move to freshen up their attack in the summer, and while the stance of the PSG board is currently that they will not entertain a sale, there is a belief that a big offer could change their mind -- especially if the player makes his desire to leave more concrete.
The Gunners currently have Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli and Eberechi Eze as their winger options, but there are doubts over the long-term future of the Brazilian, while Madueke and Saka prefer to play on the right and Eze is at his best centrally.
Barcola Could Win Arsenal the Champions League
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While Arteta already has one of the deepest and strongest squads in world football, there are still some gaps where he would rather have more quality, and left-wing is certainly one of them.
Barcola's arrival would provide that direct threat on the left, balanced out by the quality of Saka on the right. It would make the north London outfit a true threat in every single competition they enter — including the Champions League.
It's the type of signing that isn't possible everyday, and the money it would cost is only befitting of a real game-changer. But Barcola ticks those boxes, and fans would be absolutely delighted if he was wearing their shirt in 2026.
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