'World-Class' Arsenal Target Bradley Barcola Hands in Transfer Request

He studied journalism at the University of South Wales and published a football book, named Bluebird Heaven, around the same time with Pitch Publishing.

Since then, Jamie has continued to specialise in football journalism, PR and football-related Spanish translation. He has worked with a number of media companies, including Reach PCL, Iconic Group and many more over a decade-long career. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Arsenal have been dealt a boost in their bid to land a new left-winger this summer, with one of their possible targets now available. The Gunners need to strengthen on the left having struggled to get consistent performances from their players on that side, though Leandro Trossard did have an impressive campaign.

Ultimately, though, Arsenal need someone as dangerous as Bukayo Saka on the left to ensure they have a complete front three, and it seems that is very much the plan this summer. The left-winger signing is likely to be responsible for much of Arsenal's financial outlay this summer, and there are already a couple of likely targets.

Morgan Rogers has reportedly been singled out as the ideal option, but there may now be a decision to make due to the availability of one of the world's best left wingers.

According to TalkSport reporter Alex Crooks, PSG and France left-winger Bradley Barcola has now become available due to failed contract negotiations with his club.

Crooks said on TalkSport's YouTube: "Another potential star of this World Cup - Bradley Barcola. He is in demand when it comes to Premier League clubs. Liverpool and Arsenal are both tracking Barcola, and I woke up to a message this morning from a very reliable source that Barcola has asked to leave PSG. He has been in contract negotiations and those negotiations have stalled, which could open the door to Liverpool and Arsenal.

"Arsenal obviously looking to strengthen out wide, and that could mean Gabriel Martinelli is sold, maybe Leandro Trossard as well. While Morgan Rogers is very much Arsenal's top choice, I certainly wouldn't rule out a move for Barcola, who could be a key player for France as they look to go all the way here in North America this summer."

With Aston Villa in the Champions League and unlikely to sell Rogers, at least not for a crazy fee, Barcola is an option Arsenal should be considering. The 'world-class' 23-year-old is already playing at a world-class level, scoring 13 and assisting seven this season, and he can play across the front line.

Kylian Mbappé said of Barcola this week: “It was inevitable that he would reach the highest level, but he did so in his very first season in Paris. He’s really starting to establish himself with the national team. Bradley doesn’t talk much. You have to understand that. But once you do, you know he’s a great guy."

He is a little unlucky in that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has the left wing spot locked down at PSG, likely being the best in the world in his position, but Barcola has plenty to offer, and he can surely elevate Arsenal's attack to a new level. It will likely be a pricey deal, but the fee is also likely to be less than what Villa will ask for Rogers this summer.

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