Vinicius Jr decision made as Liverpool 'begins' Bradley Barcola transfer talks

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool continues to be active in the winger market this summer, with a decision made by Vinicius Junior set to have a possible impact on other deals the club is looking to sealVinicius Jr looks set to stay at Real Madrid this summer(Image: (Photo by Rodrigo Villalba/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))The summer transfer window continues to twist and turn ahead of its final month, with Liverpool closely monitoring the winger market and some key potential moves coming up.The Reds are keen to add a new wide forward to the playing roster before the market closes, with Andoni Iraola making a clear request for a fresh signing in that position. RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande was a top target, but his preferences were elsewhere, as he now looks set to join Real Madrid in a blockbuster summer transfer.That has since seen Liverpool turn to Bradley Barcola, with the Paris Saint-Germain winger seemingly available as he enters the final two years of his contract at the Parc des Princes, having rejected a new deal in search of a new challenge.Recent reports claim that Liverpool has begun talks with PSG for Barcola, with the finances for any possible move likely to be crucial to the Reds and a deal getting over the line.As it stands, the Merseyside outfit has been outlined as the clear frontrunner to land the France international, but movement elsewhere in the market could put the recruitment team on alert.That's related to Vinicius Jr., who was touted to Liverpool as an option this summer, before the club ultimately decided against proceeding with talks.Vinicius Jr has been linked with a move to Arsenal(Image: Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)Instead, it's Arsenal who has pursued the Brazilian international, in the hopes of landing him on a cut-price deal as he enters the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu.However, according to Sky Sports News, Vinicius Jr. is not expected to leave Real Madrid this summer, with the club unwilling to sanction an exit while they believe that a new contract can be agreed.It's a development that could have a knock-on effect on the rest of the market, should that put Arsenal off approaching an offer to tempt the Spanish club or the winger into agreeing a move to North London.It's unclear whether the Gunners will now switch course, with Barcola previously linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium that could now be back on the cards.If that is the case, Liverpool may have the upper hand, having already started discussions with both PSG and the player's camp over a deal.However, considering the early nature of the talks, the Reds are far from safe in this transfer window that continues to twist and turn at every possible avenue.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArsenal FCReal Madrid CFTransfers