Liverpool hit with Bradley Barcola setback as Arsenal joins transfer battle
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCParis Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola has been on the radar of Liverpool and Arsenal after the French winger impressed at the World Cup, with the Gunners looking into the details of a potential transfer bidBradley Barcola has impressed at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)It's claimed Arsenal is plotting a move for Bradley Barcola, even as the Paris Saint-Germain star remains linked with Liverpool.The French international dazzled at the World Cup on Tuesday, coming off the bench to net his side's second goal against Senegal. According to the Independent, Arsenal is now examining the finer details before submitting a formal bid for the winger.The report suggests that Mikel Arteta's primary objective this summer is to strengthen his attacking options, with Barcola identified as a target who could elevate the first-team squad.
Meanwhile, Victor Munoz is closing in on a transfer from Osasuna to Liverpool.The Independent further claims that Arsenal may pursue both Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa and an attacker such as Barcola, who has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks as the Reds seek a replacement for Mohamed Salah.Yan Diomande also remains on Liverpool's radar following an impressive campaign with RB Leipzig this season.However, news of Arsenal's interest in Barcola emerges just as Liverpool appears to be closing in on a deal for Spain winger Munoz.Anthony Gordon has moved to Barcelona(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool.com understands that the Reds are on the brink of securing Munoz's signature after agreeing to meet the forward's release clause.Munoz is now expected to put pen to paper on a six-year deal and complete his switch to Merseyside, with Liverpool pipping Newcastle to his signature.Eddie Howe had been keen to bring Munoz to St James' Park as a replacement for Anthony Gordon, who departed for Barcelona last month.Munoz is presently representing Spain at this summer's World Cup in North America and was an unused substitute in the team's goalless draw with Cape Verde in Monday's opening group match.The ex-Barcelona academy prospect operates predominantly as a left winger but possesses the versatility to feature on the right flank when necessary, which he has demonstrated during his spell at Osasuna.Should Munoz, who only signed for Osasuna last summer from Real Madrid, complete a switch to Liverpool, he would represent the inaugural signing under Andoni Iraola's tenure as head coach.Iraola was installed by the Reds earlier this month after Arne Slot's exit.Liverpool's next game is the preseason friendly against Sunderland on July 25.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersArsenal FCFIFA World CupVictor MunozAnthony Gordon