Emmanuel Petit sends message to Bradley Barcola amid Arsenal transfer speculation

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With Arsenal still looking for a headline attacking signing, the Gunners have been linked with a late move for the France international but Petit believes Barcola would be best served by a move to Andoni Iraola’s team, especially given the impressive start Christos Tzolis has made since his move from Club Brugge to the champions. ‘Arsenal have just signed Christos Tzolis, who has made a big impression so far, he was brilliant in the Community Shield,’ Petit told Grosvenor Sport. ‘With Martinelli leaving and Trossard no longer at the club, they likely need another option on the left side. Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool and Arsenal (Picture: PA) ‘If they were to bring in Barcola, it would be difficult for both players to secure a spot in the starting eleven. ‘That said, I am a huge fan of Barcola.

So they will be in the top three with Arsenal and Man City. ‘Aston Villa, they have lost some very important players. However, balancing the Premier League with European football this season will be a challenge. ‘I am not certain Aston Villa will qualify for the Champions League again, but I would definitely include Chelsea and Manchester City as contenders.

Barcola has won back-to-back Champions League titles with PSG (Picture: Getty) ‘It will likely be a battle between Manchester United and Liverpool. It is difficult to predict their first-choice back four given how many players were sidelined last season. ‘Ultimately, I see the top four being Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United.