Manchester United have been urged to join Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with former France international Louis Saha suggesting the Premier League clubs should seriously consider a move for the highly rated attacker, according to reports.
Barcola, who has developed into one of the most promising young wide forwards in Europe since his move to PSG from Lyon, is attracting growing interest from England’s elite clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 23-year-old has impressed with his pace, direct dribbling and ability to operate across both flanks, establishing himself as a valuable option in PSG’s attacking rotation.
According to the latest reports, Manchester United are being encouraged to enter the competition for his signature, as the club continues to assess options to strengthen its forward line. United are understood to be prioritising dynamic wide players capable of adding both goals and creativity, with Barcola’s profile aligning closely with their recruitment strategy.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are said to remain long-term admirers of the French winger. Mikel Arteta is believed to value Barcola’s tactical discipline and pressing intensity, attributes that fit the club’s structured attacking system.
While Arsenal are not currently expected to prioritise a winger signing, Barcola remains on their shortlist should opportunities arise later in the window.
Liverpool are also monitoring developments, with the Merseyside club continuing to evaluate wide attacking reinforcements amid ongoing squad planning. Liverpool’s recruitment team are understood to view Barcola as a long-term investment who could develop into a key figure within their evolving forward line.
But former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes United should also be looking to lure Barcola to the Premier League and said the Frenchman is his ‘dream signing’ for Michael Carrick’s squad: ‘Bradley Barcola would be a dream signing at Man Utd because he’s a very direct player,’ Saha told Casinolyze.
‘I have seen an improvement in his mentality. He has won Champions Leagues in a row, he has that confidence and experience.
‘At a very young age, he’s full of energy. You see, it’s not easy to come on as a substitute and be a danger, but he’s capable of dribbling, taking the ball and turning you, and he also has fantastic balance.
‘It’s almost a better balance than Desire Doué. Doué is very gifted and can run 15km in a game, but he doesn’t go behind defenders. I think you saw that with the goal against Senegal, Barcola has the right balance and makes great runs.
‘In the Premier League, that is impossible to defend. I really like wingers who are humble enough to threaten the back line with those movements. I think he’s a terrific player for a squad in the Champions League. He’s the type of player that’s always going to help.’
Barcola’s rise has been rapid, with the winger becoming increasingly influential at PSG through his ability to stretch defences and create chances in one-v-one situations. His versatility across attacking roles has only increased his value in the transfer market.
For now, no formal bids have been reported, but interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool is expected to intensify as the window progresses, with Barcola emerging as one of the most closely watched young forwards in European football
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