Bradley Barcola ‘gives green light’ for transfer as Arsenal set to battle Liverpool for £130m PSG star

BRADLEY BARCOLA has reportedly given the green light to Liverpool amid interest from Arsenal in the PSG star. Barcola – valued at around £130million – has become of the most coveted players of the summer. Bradley Barcola has reportedly given the green light to Liverpool on personal terms Credit: AFP Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola is eager to get the deal over the line but PSG are demanding £130m Credit: Alamy Liverpool and Arsenal have emerged as the two leading favourites for his signature. But the Reds looked to have edged ahead of the Gunners after getting the thumbs up from Barcola on personal terms, according to Fabrizio Romano. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! Liverpool remain in negotiations with PSG over a fee, the report says. But it claims getting the deal done will be “up to Liverpool” because PSG’s valuation “remains high” at £130m. New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola is keen to get a new winger over the line after losing Mo Salah on a free transfer. But Arsenal are eager to strengthen on the wing too after Leandro Trossard joined Besiktas. And Mikel Arteta has also been forced to move on from Vinicius Jr after the club’s ambitious move for the Real Madrid star quickly collapsed. But they face an uphill battle to get the upper hand on Barcola given Liverpool had a headstart. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK But Liverpool still haven’t agreed a fee with PSG, which could allow Arsenal back into the race. French outlet Canal Plus reported that Liverpool didn’t have the means to match their sky-high price and the transfer tug-of-war is far from over. Barcola, 23, has played 152 times for the French giants since joining from Lyon in 2023, scoring 39 goals and contributing towards two Champions Leagues and three Ligue 1 titles. But he has struggled to nail down a regular first team spot amid competition with Ousmane Dembele, Desiree Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Liverpool have already brought in winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna but will be after more options amid doubt over Cody Gakpo’s future. Arsenal recently snapped up Newcastle talisman Bruno Guimaraes for around £75m but Arteta will need more attacking reinforcements as he bids to defend his title. Arsenal admire Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, but a deal will be very difficult to accomplish. Another option is Everton ace Iliman Ndiaye. Comment now