Liverpool handed Bradley Barcola update as Arsenal's chances rated after transfer hijack

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Liverpool continues to be linked with a transfer for Bradley Barcola, but could face competition for the PSG forward's signature by Premier League rival Arsenal.Bradley Barcola continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal(Image: (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) )Liverpool still appears to be in pole position to sign Bradley Barcola this summer, as reports claim that Premier League rival Arsenal is yet to make a fresh approach for the PSG star, despite missing out on a key target.Barcola, 23, has been widely reported as a transfer option for the Reds as the club considers the next potential arrival in the forward ranks to help replace the outgoing Mohamed Salah.The France international ticks plenty of boxes for Andoni Iraola and the transfer strategy that the Merseyside outfit has in place, possessing a mixture of quality and experience to make an instant impact, as well as the potential to grow even further in his long-term future at Anfield.Naturally, that means Liverpool isn't the only team interested in a potential deal for the star, who has entered the final two years under contract with the European champions.Arsenal has been heavily linked with Barcola, but reports suggested that Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers was a higher priority target for the Premier League champions this summer.However, recent developments saw the Gunners' deal hijacked, with Chelsea now set to sign Rogers in a deal worth a huge total of $158 million.That has caused plenty to speculate whether Arsenal could switch focus to Barcola as a result, though Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the winger's situation with both the Gunners and Liverpool.He said: "No fresh contacts so far between Arsenal and Bradley Barcola’s camp or PSG after shock hijack for Morgan Rogers.

Liverpool keep targeting Barcola if price can be affordable — waiting on PSG."Content cannot be displayed without consentIt suggests that, as things stand, Liverpool remains in pole position to land Barcola if the club pushes through with a deal, but it's clear that it won't be at just any price.There is yet to be a concrete suggestion on whether PSG is certain to let the forward go, and if so, exactly how much they value him this summer.Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)The Reds may need to ramp up the interest swiftly to avoid the possibility of Arsenal pushing ahead with a deal, as the Premier League champions consider the next steps after missing out on Rogers.Liverpool does have other players in mind, should a deal not go through, as links have emerged over the likes of Yankuba Minteh, Rayan, and Said El Mala.However, Barcola appears to be the best of the bunch currently, given his experience at the top level, with a potential battle on the way for his signature.