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Arsenal Target Barcola, Scout at CL Final Amid FFP Push

5/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Arsenal are gathering information on PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a priority summer target.
They may scout Barcola when they meet PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest this month.
Arsenal also seek a left-winger, central midfielder and full-back, highlighting the left side.
Arsenal are monitoring Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and evaluating Atalanta midfielder Ederson for €43 million.
Arsenal may need to sell players to meet financial-fair-play rules.

History

Historical Context

UEFA introduced Financial Fair Play rules in 2009, forcing clubs to match spending with revenue. Under president Aleksander Ceferin, the regulations were tightened for the 2018-21 cycle, helping European clubs swing from a €1.7 billion loss in 2011 to €600 million profit in 2017. Arsenal’s recent data-driven scouting reflects this shift toward affordable talent.

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Story summary

Arsenal are gathering information on PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a priority summer target.
They may scout Barcola when they meet PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest this month.
Arsenal also seek a left-winger, central midfielder and full-back, highlighting the left side.
Arsenal are monitoring Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and evaluating Atalanta midfielder Ederson for €43 million.
Arsenal may need to sell players to meet financial-fair-play rules.

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