According to talkSPORT reporter Perry Groves, Arsenal could join the race for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, while Liverpool have been pursuing the French international all summer.
talkSPORT previously revealed that Liverpool were pushing to sign Barcola and were preparing to make an offer for the winger. While the two sides have not yet agreed on personal terms, Barcola himself wants to join Liverpool.
Liverpool also hope to use the fact that Barcola has only two years remaining on his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, and that the player currently has no intention of renewing, to gain a more favorable position in transfer negotiations.
However, Groves recently revealed that Arsenal may also join the race.
Speaking to Sam Ellard on Sunday's show, Groves said: "My sources tell me he wants to live in London. I can't tell you who it is, and I can't reveal the sources, but I do have sources."
When further questioned, he reiterated: "Barcola wants to live in London."
When asked which team, Arsenal or Liverpool, would be a better fit for Barcola, Groves clearly stated that he preferred Arsenal.
"I'm not biased towards either side, but I would choose Arsenal because Liverpool are still in a rebuilding phase. If Andoni Iraola takes charge, he will bring his own philosophy and tactical style, and the club has also brought in many new signings."
"If you're Barcola and you compare these two teams now, who has a better chance of winning the Premier League or the Champions League? I think you'd choose Arsenal."
Groves also pointed out that the key factor is whether Arsenal are truly willing to take action.
"If Arsenal decide to make a move, they will first contact the player's representatives. They don't want to miss out on a player like Vinicius again. Arsenal must compete for players of this caliber because they are now at that level."
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