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By Animesh Pandey
Posted on July 14, 2026 8:00 pm | Updated on July 13, 2026 6:41 pm PSG forward Bradley Barcola asked to withhold his Arsenal transfer for a while
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Bradley Barcola looks set for transfer, as per the latest news. Arsenal and Liverpool are jostling with each other in order to sign the Frenchman for the next season.
Barcola told to delay Arsenal move by former French player Desailly
The 23-year-old Barcola is not too keen to remain with Paris Saint-Germain for the upcoming season. As reported by FootballLondon, the French forward is reconsidering his options. Liverpool have expressed their interest in Barcola. However, in a major move, Arsenal have also expressed their interest in the French player. The Gunners are determined to have Barcola by their side for the upcoming season.
However, Marcel Desailly has other plans for him. The former French player wants that Barcola should remain with PSG for another season. He said that the French player is young, and he will get more opportunities soon.
Barcola’s stats for the 2025-26 season, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Ligue 1 29 11 1
Coupe de France 1 0 0
UEFA Champions League 16 2 4
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 6 0 2
Benefits of Barcola’s potential Arsenal entry
Arsenal aim to maintain the winning momentum for the 2026-27 season. That’s the reason the team is working on a strong attacking lineup. Since the 2023-24 season, no team has managed to retain the Premier League title. However, team manager Arteta has other plans. That’s why the club is aggressively pursuing players like Barcola. Apart from the French forward, players like Viktor Gyokeres, Eli Junior Kroupi and Julian Alvarez are also on their wishlist.
If Barcola joins the Gunners next year, the team will get a boost in the attacking lineup. Barcola performed very well for Paris Saint-Germain despite the limited opportunities he received in the 2025-26 season. The French club won the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. They also reached the finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Future gameplan for Bradley Barcola
Barcola is currently aiming to win back the FIFA World Cupfor France. He was a part of the French team that finished in second place in the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup. France lost the final to Argentina 4-2 on penalties. However, Les Bleus have made it to the semifinals of the 2026 edition. They will face Spain on July 15, who have qualified for the final four after more than 16 years. Barcola played a crucial role with his 2 goals and an assist in the current edition.
However, after the World Cup, Barcola needs to work hard on his fitness issue. He sustained a severe right ankle sprain during the Champions League Round of 16 clash against Chelsea. He had to leave the ground in a protective boot. However, he recovered quickly in time for the World Cup.
Barcola needs to be in prime form if he wants to make it big in world football. The French forward has impressed everyone with his performance at the World Cup. If Les Bleus win the World Cup, he would be one of the top priorities for almost every top European **football**powerhouse!
It won’t be easy for Barcola to leave Paris-Saint Germain. However, the French player wants a clear shot at glory. He doesn’t want to go through the same thing all over again. That’s why he is opting for a transfer. If he manages to secure a deal with Arsenal, he has a bright future ahead. It remains to be seen if Barcola is ready to make that one big push.
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