Arsenal have been encouraged to hijack Liverpool’s move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.
Barcola has emerged as one of Liverpool’s top attacking targets as new manager Andoni Iraola looks to strengthen his squad before the start of the new season.
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The Reds are believed to have received positive indications that the 23-year-old would be interested in a move to Anfield, although PSG’s £130million-plus valuation could prove a significant obstacle.
Arsenal are also looking for attacking signings as they push for a club-record deal for Vinicius Jr, who could cost more than Barcola.
The Gunners are also closing in on an £80m deal for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, and former player Emmanuel Frimpong says the club must continue investing if they want to challenge for major trophies consistently.
“Mikel [Arteta] and the boys have finally got it over the line, which I’m very happy about,” Frimpong told Ladbrokes. “But they shouldn’t just win it once and be satisfied with that.
“They have to keep on winning it now and dominate just like how Man United and Man City have in the past.
“We’ve got the players, we’ve got a deep squad and hopefully this summer, the board are going to strengthen further, because I still think we need a couple of wingers and a proper number eight.”
Frimpong believes Barcola would be an ideal addition to Arteta’s squad, adding: “I feel like Declan Rice is playing in a position which isn’t natural to him, so we need a proper number eight alongside him.
“For me, when it comes to realistic signings this summer, with those positions in mind, I feel like Bruno Guimaraes is someone I’d love to see at Arsenal.
“And also Bradley Barcola… I think he would be very good for Arsenal. Barcola and Bruno Guimaraes would be a very good transfer window for Arsenal.”
