PSG exclusion boosts Liverpool Arsenal Barcola transfer hopes

Paris Saint-Germain left winger Bradley Barcola out of their squad for the French Super Cup against Lens on August 16, a move that appears to bolster the transfer hopes of Premier League clubs Liverpool and Arsenal. The France international was also an unused substitute in PSG's 2-1 UEFA Super Cup victory over Aston Villa on August 13, despite being named in the squad for the subsequent domestic final. His exclusion has intensified speculation about his departure from Paris.

Liverpool has been pursuing the 23-year-old throughout the summer transfer window as a primary target for new manager Andoni Iraola. According to reports, the Reds are prepared to negotiate a fee, though PSG's valuation is set at around £145 million. Liverpool is reportedly willing to pay closer to £100 million but hopes to secure the player before the transfer deadline. Arsenal has also expressed interest in Barcola, who has reportedly refused to extend his contract beyond 2028.

PSG's position appears to have shifted following several attacking reinforcements. The club recently completed the signing of Belgian winger Mika Godts from Ajax on a five-year contract and secured midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from...