Arsenal are already planning major attacking changes despite their incredible run this season under Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners remain in the Premier League title race and have also reached the Champions League final.
This has strengthened belief around the club heading into the summer transfer window. However, Arsenal’s hierarchy still believes improvements are needed in the final third.
The club wants to reduce its dependence on Bukayo Saka and add more pace and unpredictability across the frontline. There is also uncertainty surrounding several current attackers.
Gabriel Jesus could leave after another injury-hit campaign, while doubts continue over Gabriel Martinelli’s long-term future following an inconsistent season.
Because of that, Arsenal have spent months studying several high-level attacking options across Europe.
The club wants a player capable of operating comfortably in wide areas while also fitting Arteta’s aggressive pressing system.
Competition for elite forwards will be intense this summer, with several European giants monitoring top attackers.
But according to Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal are now preparing a move for Bradley Barcola ahead of the summer transfer window.
Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool are keeping an eye on the French international. Mikel Arteta views the Paris Saint-Germain winger as an ideal addition to Arsenal’s left side.
The Spaniard reportedly believes the French international has the quality needed to transform the attack.
Despite his talent, Barcola has struggled at times for consistent starts because of the competition inside PSG’s frontline.
That situation has encouraged Arsenal, who believe they can offer him a more important role at the Emirates Stadium.
The 23-year-old is under contract with PSG until 2028, which means any deal would be extremely expensive.
However, Arsenal are reportedly prepared to make a major financial push as they look to build a squad capable of dominating both England and Europe in the coming years.
🚨🆕 Arsenal are closely monitoring Bradley #Barcola and have gathered all the relevant information.
Arsenal – like FC Bayern, Barcelona, Liverpool and others – are looking for a new top player/talent for the left wing.
A Barcola move in the summer is possible. Like Anthony… pic.twitter.com/HWI42yV69n
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 7, 2026
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