Arsenal is reportedly keeping a close eye on Barcola during the ongoing World Cup, as Mikel Arteta seeks a new left winger ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old has become one of the club’s top attacking targets, along with Morgan Rogers and Christos Tzolis, in an effort to bolster their offensive lineup.
Softfootball has reported that Barcola is eager to leave the French champions, with questions about his role surfacing due to PSG’s interest in the RB Leipzig winger, Yan Diomandé.
PSG is actively working towards finalizing the acquisition of Diomandé, with reports indicating his transfer will be approximately €100 million. The 19-year-old appears to have chosen a move to the European champions after Liverpool exited the transfer discussions, putting PSG in a strong position to secure one of Europe’s most promising young players.
If Diomandé does join PSG, Barcola may find his opportunities for regular first-team play increasingly limited, which could lead him to seek a new opportunity.
Arsenal is anticipated to keep a vigilant watch on the developments, as Arteta aims to enhance the speed, creativity, and directness of his attacking options before the upcoming Premier League season.
