Arsenal could beat Liverpool to dream transfer that would make it unstoppable
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersLiverpool and Arsenal are both being linked with a move to sign a Paris Saint-Germain star, who could leave this summer after losing his place in Luis Enrique's favored teamBradley Barcola, right, could leave PSG this summer(Image: 2026 Anadolu)Arsenal is reportedly poised to make a move to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain this summer after gathering information on the Frenchman.Barcola could apparently leave PSG this summer after losing his place in Luis Enrique's preferred starting line-up.Barcola formed part of PSG's favored front three last season as the Parisian club won the Champions League, but the emergence of Desire Doue has seen him have to settle for a bench role in the biggest games.A host of top clubs are expected to be interested in signing the 23-year-old this summer, including Barcelona and Liverpool.Liverpool will certainly be in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer, with Mohamed Salah leaving the club at the end of the season.READ MORE: Roy Keane and Gary Neville use Jurgen Klopp example to debate next Man Utd managerREAD MORE: Liverpool attacker 'set to follow' Mohamed Salah out of Anfield as summer transfer likelySalah's departure will leave a huge hole in the squad to be filled, and Barcola is said to be among Liverpool's top targets to fill that void.However, Arsenal is said to be closely monitoring Barcola, and the Gunners are undoubtedly a very appealing option for any player at the moment.Mikel Arteta's men have challenged for Premier League and Champions League glory on multiple occasions over the last few years, and currently find themselves at the top of the league table and in the Champions League final.Michael Olise would be Liverpool's dream target but the former Crystal Palace winger is deemed to be unattainable amid the brilliant season that the France international is having with Bayern Munich.Meanwhile, Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa is reportedly set to follow Salah out of the club this summer.Bradley Barcola in action for PSG(Image: Eurasia Sport Images, Getty Images)Chiesa was viewed as an opportunistic signing by the Reds when he moved to Anfield from Juventus in 2024, but the transfer simply has not worked out.The Italian is a favorite among supporters, but his on-field impact has been minimal, having rarely been trusted by Arne Slot to start important games.Chiesa has started just two Premier League games in two seasons, and one of those came after last season's title victory had already been secured.Most of his starts have come in the domestic cups, and in total he has managed five goals and five assists in 48 appearances for the Reds.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersArsenal FC