The collaboration between Paris Saint-Germain and Bradley Barcola has spanned three seasons. The 23-year-old, acquired in the summer of 2023 from OL for a reported €45M plus €5M in bonuses, remains a significant topic of discussion for the PSG hierarchy. Similar to Ousmane Dembélé, the French international’s contract is set to expire on June 30, 2028, with the Parisian institution. Previously, it emerged that approaches from Liverpool were making a considerable impression on Barcola’s representatives.

Potential destinations for Bradley Barcola emerge?

This intensifying interest comes as the resolution of his contractual situation has seen little progress with Paris Saint-Germain in recent months. Beyond the Reds, Arsenal‘s management is also showing substantial interest in the forward’s profile. He perfectly aligns with the Gunners‘ recruitment criteria for this summer, as they aim to bolster the left-wing position within Mikel Arteta’s squad. Furthermore, a third club, whose identity remains undisclosed, is reportedly joining Arsenal and Liverpool in the pursuit of the Bleus attacker, who is preparing for his inaugural World Cup experience with the French national team on American soil between June 11 and July 19.

PSG’s determination to retain Barcola

Nevertheless, there is a strong possibility that PSG will firmly oppose any potential departure. A journalist covering the capital’s daily news, during a Q&A session with readers, indicated that Bradley Barcola is expected to remain with Paris Saint-Germain. He remarked, “I don’t see why Barcola would leave. While we know that immense clubs like Liverpool, Barcelona, or Bayern are prepared to offer him a lucrative deal, discussions to extend his contract beyond 2028 are set to resume. PSG is keen to keep him; he is an extremely important player, arguably the best in the first half of the season.”