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Arsenal Eyes Barcola, Rogers (£130 m) and Meslier Targets

7/1/2026

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Arsenal Scouts Barcola

Arsenal will scout PSG forward Bradley Barcola during the World Cup last-32 match against Sweden on Tuesday (22:00 BST).
Arsenal’s main target is Aston Villa striker Morgan Rogers, whose contract runs to 2031 and whose £130 million price would set a British record.
Barcola’s PSG deal ends in summer 2028, making him cheaper than Rogers and attracting Liverpool interest.
Arsenal monitor free-agent Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a Kepa Arrizabalaga replacement.

Summary

Barcola Priced

PSG publicly set a £116 million asking price for Bradley Barcola, declaring him unavailable for transfer.
The club values him between €100 million and €120 million after paying €45 million for him in 2023.
Stalled extension talks may prompt a move for Barcola, whose contract runs to 30 June 2028, if he lacks guaranteed starts.
His World Cup goal against Senegal lifted trading of the PSG fan token on Chiliz.

History

Historical Context

Paris Saint-Germain’s 2017 €222 million Neymar signing, funded by Qatar Sports Investments and yielding €30 million in sponsorship, set a new spending model for European clubs. Arsenal’s 2024 pursuit of Morgan Rogers for £130 million and scouting of PSG’s Bradley Barcola mirrors that record-breaking strategy, prompting rivals to reassess budgets and transfer networks.

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Arsenal Scouts Barcola

Arsenal will scout PSG forward Bradley Barcola during the World Cup last-32 match against Sweden on Tuesday (22:00 BST).
Arsenal’s main target is Aston Villa striker Morgan Rogers, whose contract runs to 2031 and whose £130 million price would set a British record.
Barcola’s PSG deal ends in summer 2028, making him cheaper than Rogers and attracting Liverpool interest.
Arsenal monitor free-agent Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a Kepa Arrizabalaga replacement.

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