Liverpool warned of Arsenal's 'genuine interest' in Mohamed Salah replacement candidate
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersArsenal are reportedly interested in hijacking a potential Liverpool move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who has been linked with a move to Anfield as a Mohamed Salah replacementMohamed Salah bid his farewell to Liverpool against Brentford on Sunday(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Arsenal are reportedly keen on disrupting a potential Liverpool swoop for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola. The Gunners will be looking to strengthen their position as Premier League champions this summer following the capture of their first top-flight crown since 2004.Mikel Arteta's squad has shed their reputation as nearly-men after finishing seven points ahead of second-placed Manchester City — securing victory in their final five league fixtures.
Arsenal could still complete a double if they upset holders PSG in Saturday's Champions League final.Following the European showpiece in Budapest, the Gunners' attention will shift to the summer transfer window, which opens on Monday, 15 June. One player being mentioned is PSG winger Barcola, who has found first-team opportunities limited under Luis Enrique this season.READ MORE: Long-serving Liverpool defender confirms exit as Curtis Jones shows supportREAD MORE: Ibrahima Konate contract latest - imminent decision, stalemate, World Cup issueJournalist Fabrizio Romano has now stated that Arsenal are "genuinely interested" in a deal amid reported attention from Liverpool, who are searching for a Mohamed Salah replacement.Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "There is genuine interest from Arsenal.
Arsenal are considering adding an important offensive player."We have to see whether he's going to be a winger or striker. The Gunners have to decide internally what they want to do."Bradley Barcola is rumored to be a Salah replacement candidate for Liverpool(Image: Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Barcola endured a mixed introduction to life at PSG following his $54 million switch from Lyon, but he has since established himself as an integral member of the squad.The Frenchman was outstanding throughout the 2024/25 campaign, contributing 21 goals and 21 assists from 64 appearances.His figures are somewhat less striking this season, with 13 goals and 7 assists from 48 matches.READ MORE: VAR saves Liverpool as Premier League table without technology looks differentREAD MORE: Wayne Rooney and others left with egg on face as Liverpool prediction backfiresHowever, this has been partly down to the influence of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in particular, who has firmly cemented his place on the left wing in high-profile fixtures for Enrique's side.However, it is understood that Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is amongst Arsenal's top transfer priorities this summer, with reports linking the Gunners to a deal potentially exceeding $135MChoose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Paris Saint-Germain FCTransfersArsenal FC