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Liverpool could miss out on signing PSG forward Bradley Barcola to Premier League champions Arsenal amid claims that the Gunners are preparing an offer. The Reds are chasing a high-profile move to sign RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, but the dream would be to see both Diomande and Barcola brought to Anfield.
Of course, this is highly unrealistic as it would likely cost over £200m to sign the pair of them, but while it remains to be seen if the Reds can sign Diomande, they could miss out on Barcola while they wait. PSG’s stock in Barcola stands to increase this summer, much like Diomande and RB Leipzig, with both wingers showcasing their wondrous ability on the ball on the biggest stage in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Hoping it will be Liverpool because I dread to think how difficult Arsenal would be to stop with this game-breaker at their disposal. pic.twitter.com/nmGklktdJu — CounterPressers (@CounterPressers) June 12, 2026 Arsenal and Mikel Arteta want to hijack Liverpool interest in Bradley Barcola with a major bid being prepared With 15 goals and eight assists for club and country this season, Barcola is attracting a lot of attention, but it’s his pace and ability to devastate a back line out of nowhere that is so impressive. Barcola was disappointed at being left out of PSG’s Champions League final starting XI.” Liverpool seem all in on signing Diomande, but Barcola joining Arsenal is worrying, as he’s exactly what they didn’t have last season: raw pace and goalscoring ability from wide areas.
