Arsenal eye Bradley Barcola transfer after Vinicius Junior blow

Arsenal Target Barcola Alternatives

Arsenal could do with looking at alternatives as a move for Vinicius Junior looks increasingly unlikely. Real Madrid remain confident that their star player will accept an improved contract offer.

TalkSPORT reports that missing out on Vinicius could lead Arsenal to target Barcola. Liverpool currently lead the chase for the French international.

The France World Cup star has turned down several contract offers from Paris Saint-Germain. BBC Sport previously linked him with Arsenal earlier in the summer transfer window.

Liverpool Lead The Race

The 23-year-old represents an outstanding talent who would give Mikel Arteta an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli. Liverpool currently remain the heavy favourites to secure his signature.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano indicates that club-to-club talks between Liverpool and PSG have already started. Liverpool submitted an initial bid exceeding €100m, which remains below PSG's valuation.

Transfer Sagas And Late Drama

Nothing is finalized until a contract is signed, and Liverpool fans remember past transfer sagas. Similar late drama previously saw Moises Caicedo ultimately join Chelsea instead.

Arsenal have also experienced unexpected twists this summer. They previously led the race for Morgan Rogers before Chelsea moved into pole position.