{"id":256817,"date":"2026-08-08T19:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/08\/the-premier-leagues-answer-to-barcola-could-be-on-his-way-to-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T19:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:45:14","slug":"the-premier-leagues-answer-to-barcola-could-be-on-his-way-to-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/08\/the-premier-leagues-answer-to-barcola-could-be-on-his-way-to-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Premier League’s answer to Barcola could be on his way to Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite the recent arrival of Bruno Guimar\u00e3es at the Emirates, Arsenal<\/a> supporters will no doubt be disappointed at the failure to secure the signature of winger Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior.<\/p>\n

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The Real Madrid star was hugely linked with a move to the Premier League<\/a> this summer, but any hope of landing the attacker\u2019s signature has faded away in recent days.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old has agreed a new six-year deal in principle with the Spanish giants, which has seen Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2019s men move on to other names on their shortlist.<\/p>\n

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It appears as though the Gunners have already identified an alternative to their top attacking target, though a deal could be somewhat tricky to complete this window.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Arsenal need to sign a player of Barcola’s calibre<\/strong>
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After missing out on Vinicius earlier this week, the Arsenal hierarchy have swiftly reignited their interest in a move<\/a> for Paris Saint Germain winger Bradley Barcola.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman was previously on the Gunners\u2019 transfer radar, but decided to pursue a move for the Real Madrid star instead – subsequently opening the door for Liverpool to swoop in.<\/p>\n

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Andoni Iraola\u2019s men have since been in regular contact with the French giants over a move for his signature, with a \u00a3145m fee being mooted for the 23-year-old\u2019s services.<\/p>\n

Such a figure may seem hefty, but Barcola would be worth every penny, with Arteta\u2019s men desperately needing an attacking talent like the Frenchman this summer.<\/p>\n

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Bradley Barcola – goals by season in his career<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Games<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Goals<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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2021\/22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2022\/23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2023\/24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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42<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2024\/25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2025\/26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

He\u2019s constantly starred at the top-level of the European game in recent years, as seen by his impressive tally of 34 goals across each of the last two campaigns.<\/p>\n

Five of his subsequent efforts came in the Champions League and helped PSG to claim back-to-back European titles – something which is undoubtedly the aim for Arteta.<\/p>\n

Such experience and quality would be vital in the manager\u2019s hunt for added success, with the hierarchy needing to back the Spaniard if he is to win the club\u2019s first European trophy.<\/p>\n

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\n How Arsenal can land the perfect Barcola alternative<\/strong>
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The interest in Barcola is hardly a surprise, but the biggest concern over the Frenchman will be his current asking price – which could see him become Arsenal\u2019s record signing.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s undoubtedly a phenomenal talent, but there\u2019s no way the Gunners should be forking out around the \u00a3145m mark to secure his signature this summer.<\/p>\n

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As a result, other options down the shortlist may be considered, which could see a potential move for Everton star Iliman Ndiaye<\/a> become a possibility before the window closes.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been reported by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney that Arsenal are keeping a close eye on the Senegalese international at present, with the view to making a move for him.<\/p>\n

Whilst no offer has yet been made for the 26-year-old\u2019s signature, a move could well be on the cards between now and the end of the window in early September.<\/p>\n