Arsenal Aims to Steal Liverpool's £130 Million Bradley Barcola Transfer from PSG After Vinicius Jr Slip-Up

ARSENAL could look to hijack Liverpool’s swoop for Bradley Barcola after missing out on Vinicius Jr.

The Gunners had been plotting a blockbuster move for the winger, only for him to at the Bernabeu.

Bradley Barcola could be on the move this summer Credit: Getty Vinicius Jr has opted to stay at Real Madrid instead of joining Arsenal Credit: Getty

chiefs were committed to for the Brazilian, who had one year remaining on his previous contract.

But Vinicius Jr instead opted to sign a new £480,000-a-week extension to stay put, ruling the Gunners out of the race.

‘s side remain desperate to land a new left winger, particularly after letting join Besiktas.

According to the Independent , Barcola is an “attractive option” for the Gunners.

But they will have to play “catch up” to , who have already been negotiating personal terms.

The Reds are eager to land the winger as they seek a new star winger following Mo Salah’s departure.

‘s side have identified Barcola as a key target and have been for weeks.

But PSG’s asking price remains a stumbling block for all interested suitors, with ‘s men said to be demanding around £130million.

Barcola, 23, has played 152 times for the French giants since joining from in 2023, scoring 39 goals and contributing towards two Champions Leagues and three titles.

The winger came on as an 83rd minute substitute as PSG beat Arsenal in last season’s final back in May.

Given PSG’s summer business, he may be about to fall down the pecking order at Parc des Princes.

Following permanent exits for Lee Kang-in, Goncalo Ramos and , PSG signed French international attacker Maghnes Akliouche on Friday.

They are also keen on Ajax attacker Mika Godts, with ‘s World Cup final hero also linked.

In addition to Barcola, Arsenal admire star Julian Alvarez.

A deal will be very difficult to accomplish, however, with the former forward more likely to stay in LaLiga.

Another option is ace .

Julian Alvarez is very highly-rated by Arsenal chiefs Credit: Getty Iliman Ndiaye has impressed in the Prem for Everton Credit: Getty

The impressive Toffees star’s future on Merseyside looks uncertain, with Saudi side Al-Hilal also in the mix.

Arsenal gave a lacklustre display as they were in Dublin earlier this week.

Quizzed about the mood in the dressing room after the match, .

The Spaniard said: “They are very upset, given a hard time. They are fuming, but this is good. That’s what we need.”