Arsenal eye €70m move for France-Togo winger Bradley Barcola from PSG

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Arsenal eye €70m move for France-Togo winger Bradley Barcola from PSG

Paris Saint-Germain’s France-Togo left winger Bradley Barcola is being linked with a summer move to Arsenal, with the 23-year-old reportedly a 36% possibility to swap Ligue 1 for the Premier League according to figures on Transfermarkt.

Barcola, valued at €70.00m, is one of the most highly rated young attackers in France and has attracted interest after a strong campaign with PSG. Born in Lyon on 2 September 2002 and standing at 1.82m, he operates primarily on the left of the attack but is comfortable across the frontline, cutting inside onto his preferred right foot.

Data from Transfermarkt lists his current club as PSG, where he wears the number 29 shirt, but without a publicly specified contract expiry date. That has fuelled speculation that his situation could open the door for a major move in the near future, with observers already discussing the possibility that he could eventually run down his deal and leave as a free agent if fresh terms are not agreed.

Barcola, who holds both French and Togolese nationality, has emerged as a key part of PSG’s attacking rotation in Ligue 1. Although detailed seasonal statistics are not included in the latest data, his increasing minutes and involvement in Paris’ domestic campaign have coincided with growing interest from abroad.

In his most recent noted outing, a Ligue 1 fixture for PSG earlier this month, Barcola featured on the left flank in a high‑scoring encounter, contributing with his direct dribbling and off‑the‑ball runs as PSG extended their lead at the top of the table. That display has been cited in French media as further evidence of his readiness for a bigger role at an elite European club.

Arsenal’s recruitment team have been tracking wide forwards capable of adding depth and competition, and Barcola’s age profile, dual-national background and top‑level experience in France make him an attractive option.

With his market value already at €70.00m and his future in Paris not clearly defined by a published contract expiry date, any move would likely be expensive and complex rather than imminent. But if a deal does materialise, a switch to Arsenal could be the step that propels Barcola from rising talent at PSG to established star on the Premier League and European stage.

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