Arsenal Eye PSG Winger Bradley Barcola as Transfer Target

Arsenal are weighing up a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola – and Carlton Cole is convinced he is exactly the profile Mikel Arteta’s side should be targeting.

The 21-year-old wants out of Paris this summer, with PSG ready to cash in at the right price so they can reshape their squad. That stance has triggered interest across Europe, and right now Liverpool are pushing hardest to land him.

Arsenal, though, are still in the conversation.

Liverpool lead, but door still open for Arsenal

Liverpool have driven the chase in recent weeks and are viewed as the most advanced suitors. They have yet to close a deal, though, and that delay keeps the window ajar for Arsenal as the deadline creeps closer.

The north London club are monitoring the situation and could step up if they create room in their attack. One potential trigger is the future of Gabriel Martinelli. Should Arsenal move the Brazilian on, the need for another left-sided forward becomes urgent – and that is where Barcola fits neatly into the picture.

Quick, direct and comfortable operating from the left, the Frenchman would offer a different flavour in wide areas and add another layer of quality to an attack that has already been upgraded this summer.

A Champions League pedigree on offer

Barcola’s CV brings something Arsenal’s dressing room still lacks in numbers: recent Champions League glory. He has been part of back-to-back Champions League-winning squads at PSG, experience that would instantly raise the competitive bar at the Emirates.

Cole believes that blend of talent and winning know-how is exactly what Arsenal should be chasing as they try to fine-tune a squad built to compete on all fronts.

Speaking to the Metro, the former West Ham and Chelsea striker underlined his view that Arsenal’s business is not finished.

“Bruno Guimaraes has come in, he's a brilliant player, and I still think they probably want one more signing before the window shuts.

I know they're still trying to do a little bit of business. I think they need another left-sided forward, they're obvious in the running to sign Barcola; they need someone like that.”

Cole’s call for one more weapon

Cole’s message is clear: Arsenal need another threat off the left. In his eyes, Barcola ticks that box and gives Arteta another high-level option to rotate, especially with the demands of domestic and European campaigns.

Arsenal have already strengthened in key areas, but a late move for Barcola would sharpen their cutting edge. His pace, one‑v‑one ability and exposure to high-pressure European nights with PSG make him an appealing target if the numbers work.

Liverpool remain a major obstacle. They are serious about signing him and have laid much of the groundwork. Yet their hesitation to finalise terms keeps Arsenal alive in the race.

Everything now hinges on two questions: can Arsenal clear space in their squad, and are they prepared to put down a fee that persuades PSG to sell?

If Barcola does walk away from Paris before the window shuts, the battle between Liverpool and Arsenal for his signature will say plenty about which project carries the greater pull at the sharp end of the European game.