For Arsenal fans who watched Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter Milan, particularly the last 20 minutes, there was a moment when a perfect Mikel Arteta signing might have stood out.
After the expected swoops for Martin Zubimendi and Benjamin Šeško, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is likely to turn his attention to securing a top winger.
As the Gunners search for a wide player capable of replicating Bukayo Saka’s impact, several elite names have been linked with a move to the Emirates. Among them is PSG’s Bradley Barcola, as per TransferFeed.
Barcola makes his mark on the biggest stage
While some Arsenal fans may have been familiar with Barcola, others had their first real chance to assess his abilities on Saturday night. Although he didn’t start the Champions League final, his impact was immediate once he entered the fray in the 70th minute.
The 22-year-old injected energy into PSG’s attack, nearly scoring a solo goal before setting up Senny Mayulu for their fifth in the 85th minute.
Barcola vs Inter:
- 23 minutes
- 1 assist
- 12/12 completed passes
- 3 shots
- 1/1 long balls
- 1 tackle
- 12 touches
It was the perfect cameo to cap off what has been an exceptional season for the Frenchman.
A breakout season that fits Arteta’s vision
In 2024–25, Barcola registered 23 goals and 19 assists in 58 appearances across all competitions. His versatility, productivity, and efficiency stand out: he averaged 0.48 goals per game, took 117 shots (with 59 on target), and maintained an 84% pass completion rate.
While Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have rotated on the left, neither has consistently delivered end product. Barcola could be the upgrade Arsenal have lacked.
Arteta has long admired hybrid wingers, players comfortable on either flank who combine pace, dribbling, and precision. Barcola ticks every box. He could be the signing Raheem Sterling never was.
With PSG reportedly open to trimming their attack, Barcola is available for around £41.9 million. For a player of his calibre and potential, that’s a fee Arsenal should seriously consider.
Should the Gunners make a move while the opportunity remains?
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if the guy is available then arsenal should sign him if not, then there’s really no vision in the club
This is exactly the player arsenal should be all over if they’re even serious as a club, Bradley Barcola should be their primary target for that left wing. I know our opinions as fans are not counted or not even heard, that’s the most frustrating part.
Barcola would be a brilliant signing for us. We do need a player who can take players on. He’s creative and can score as well. Enrique demands his wingers to do the dirty work just like Arteta so he would fit right in, unlike someone like Leao who has been labeled as lazy off the ball.But will PSG be willing to do business? Would Barcola be willing to leave Paris?
OT : Kvaratschelia (I don’t think I got his name right) would have been perfect for us too but that ship has sailed.
As someone who’s watched a lot of Barcola play in Ligue 1, I’d say this move is a risk. His pace, movement and link-up play are great but as most of his shots are soft and his build a little flimsy, the rigours of the PL would be almost too much for him, he’d be bullied heavily and quickly. He can’t press for 90mins, hence why he doesn’t start often for PSG. And remember, his stats during the CL final were against a team already truly beaten by the time he came on.
Maybe he can strengthen physically and learn to hit the ball harder but I can’t see him being the forward we need right now. He’s the sort of player Ligue 1 makes look very good, and I think thats what PSG knows and thats why they’re willing to cash in on him.
No brainer if he’s available. Arsenal should be on the phone with him as soon as possible honestly. Nobody better in the market. And yes, agree with comment above. A total tragedy and negligent from the club not to be all over Kvara when he was available!! If we had gotten him last summer or in Jan, we’d have a trophy.
Get Barcola as soon as 1.00a.m tomorrow. He’s a player who is young and Easy to coach. A humble player as well. Get Barcola and give way to Leo,he’s done the best for us,credit to him,instead of talking about Joao. Thanks
Barcola or mitoma would do us good
I wish the recruitment team can hear us, just sign Barcola and Sesko and then add another attacking midfielder like Ryan cherki from Lyon then arsenal are winning the league next season, anything short of this then a 3rd or 4th place finish awaits.
Id guess having won the champions league that Barcola’s and all the squads stock would go up instantly and consensus among them would be to stick together and attempt a repeat.
Martinelli is preferred as an impact sub. I need a left-winger with innate ability to come in with a reputation like the baby face assassin Solskjær . We need to utilize martinelli as a secondary Lw option because he really lacks killer instinct in the final third.
The left side competition for Martinelli could be Rodrigo or even Mitoma as first choice. Its the same for Trossard you’re an impact substitute too.
I can’t see Arsenal selling the Polish international unless he’ll be replaced with quality replacement as Dean Huijsen.
Quality left footed defenders are a rare breed and in particularly the gaffer tactical system.
Kiwoir has proven himself as a capable back up and fairly reliable when call upon making him a valuable asset.
The defender seems to have his best years ahead and could well leave eggs on our face if we are not careful
For the left wing I prefer Nico Williams or Gittens from B.Dormund. Both can play on either side. All of them on the same price,around 50 M. Pounds.
Show me Nico’s stats pls. He’s not better than Martineli. Just much hype on him.
Why on Earth would PSG consider selling Barcola when he is an important element of their excellent team,at a time when they have demonstrated that they are the best side in Europe?