Arsenal told to snub Vinicius Jr transfer and hijack Liverpool move for Bradley Barcola

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool's rival, Arsenal, has been told to forget making a move for Vinicius Jr to pursue a hijack for Bradley Barcola, as the Reds continue talks with PSG over a deal.Vinicius Jr has been linked with a transfer to Arsenal this summer(Image: (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images))Arsenal has been told to abandon a transfer push for Real Madrid ace Vinicius Jr in favor of a deal for Bradley Barcola, which could see the North London side hijack Liverpool's approach for the PSG star.It comes as the Reds push hard to land the Frenchman, having made him the top priority for the wide areas before the transfer window shuts next month.The Merseyside outfit had to bide its time before making an approach, with Barcola making a decision on whether to sign a new contract at PSG or face the possibility of a new challenge. His off-the-field stuff probably doesn't suit what an Arteta looks at.Liverpool's interest in Bradley Barcola remains strong(Image: Sarah Stier - FIFA via Getty Images)"And I think they do go into all that great detail as well.

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What's his personality like?"I think someone like a Nico Williams would be perfect for an Arsenal in that left-hand side role, or Barcola, if you like. They're the ones who I thought would suit more of an Arsenal-type player than Vinicius Jr."It's unclear whether Arsenal will pivot towards Barcola, should an approach for Vinicius fails, but there will be some hope at Liverpool that a deal may be too far down the line by the time that the Gunners consider a change in focus.Both transfers face similar complexities, in contract disputes and large transfer fees that will follow, but it seems more likely that the PSG ace will be attainable in comparison to the Real Madrid star.For now, both teams will seemingly focus on their own deals, but as the transfer deadline moves closer by the day, the rush to get a move over the line only increases.It's clear that Liverpool has put its eggs in the Barcola basket, which makes it crucial to get the move done in what remains of the transfer window.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArsenal FCBradley Barcola