Arsenal Football Club is considering a move for Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Sources indicate that Arsenal has received encouragement regarding Barcola's potential availability this summer.
The recruitment staff at Arsenal view the 23-year-old France international as a strong alternative option. Representatives from Arsenal plan to observe Barcola further during France's upcoming World Cup match against Sweden. While England forward Morgan Rogers, also 23, remains a primary target, recent reports have suggested Aston Villa values him at approximately £130 million, a figure that could hinder negotiations.
Barcola's current contract with PSG extends until the summer of 2028. This potentially makes him a more financially accessible option compared to Rogers, whose contract with Villa runs until 2031. The future of Barcola could also be influenced by RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande's potential transfer to PSG.
Should PSG be open to offers for Barcola this summer, Arsenal is expected to be among the interested clubs, with Liverpool also reportedly tracking the player. Separately, Arsenal is also reported to have a significant interest in Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, exploring the market for a replacement due to uncertainties surrounding the future of current second-choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.