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Bid prepared: Arsenal doing final work before launching attacker transfer offer

18 June 2026 at 12:57

Arsenal are reportedly looking into some final details before making a bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.

The France international, who scored for his country as they beat Senegal in their opening group game at the 2026 World Cup, has long looked like one of the most exciting young attacking players in Europe.

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According to the Independent, the Gunners are now stepping up their interest in Barcola, though the report also mentions that Liverpool may still also be looking into his situation.

Still, it sounds like a bid from Arsenal could come soon as they look to raid their Champions League final opponents PSG for this top attacking player who contributed 13 goals and five assists in all competitions in the 2025/26 season.

What’s been reported about Bradley Barcola and Arsenal?

It sounds like the Barcola Arsenal transfer saga is hotting up, and here’s a round-up of some of the other key details that have emerged in recent weeks…

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In other words, it’s hard to know precisely where this saga is heading, but the general direction at the moment seems to be that Arsenal’s interest is intensifying.

This makes sense as the Gunners surely need an upgrade on inconsistent duo Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli on that left-hand side.

At the same time, it’s perhaps not yet at a particularly concrete or advanced stage, meaning other clubs could surely still get involved.

We’ll do our best to discuss this story with our sources and bring you exclusive updates as we get them, as well as reporting on what other leading journalists and outlets are saying throughout the summer.

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Barcelona and PSG told to look at €500m release clause by defiant club president

17 June 2026 at 20:15

Julian Alvarez could be staying at Atletico after all, now that approaches from some of Europe’s top clubs have been rebuffed.

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Earlier this summer there was a moment where Julian Alvarez looked very likely to be moving away from Atletico Madrid.

He had Real Madrid, PSG and Barcelona all interested in him. When that trio are on your case, a move always feels likely. However the way that Real’s offer was dismissed out of hand, and a lack of serious follow up from the other teams, has rather convinced us that Alvarez could stay put after all.

Atletico prepare to stand firm over Alvarez after superclub interest

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has certainly laid down the law. In an interview with El Desmarque he told anyone interested to “look at the contract.” There they will find a €500m release clause.

“It seems like this is the story of the summer; you all know exactly how things stand. Julian is an Atletico Madrid player, and I believe he will remain an Atletico Madrid player,” Cerezo concluded.

Things can still change if Alvarez starts putting pressure on from his end – but for now we expect these teams to start looking elsewhere for attacking talent.

In other news…

Senny Mayulu is in demand this summer – but according to most French sources he’s more likely to sign a new contract than depart PSG this summer.

Man U have already wrapped up one midfielder deal this summer, and are looking to compete another before a bidding war begins, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Bayern Munich and Chelsea rejected by 20 year old ready to sign new contract with European giants

17 June 2026 at 17:30

PSG squad option Senny Mayulu is going nowhere despite serious interest from teams across Europe.

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PSG are riding high right now, having secured a second consecutive Champions League trophy and maintained their stranglehold on French football.

The Parisians have a stacked squad, but playing for them guarantees success to the point that even their rotation options don’t want to leave. That’s one of the rewards of success.

Mayulu wants to stick with the rising tide

Take Senny Mayulu for example. He’s not breaking into the first team anytime soon, but he gets lots of league starts and isn’t tempted by rolling the dice on a move elsewhere. Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been interested, but the PSG academy product will instead sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes, according to Fabrice Hawkins.

Interest will finally be shut down when the 20 year old signs a deal until 2031, something expected to happen in the next few days.

The same scenario seems to be happening with in demand teenage winger Ibrahim Mbaye – wanted by lots of top teams, but happy to remain as a PSG option rather than take the risk of a move to try and be a star elsewhere.

PSG continue to strengthen their project.

In other news…

Man U have already wrapped up one midfielder deal this summer, and are looking to compete another before a bidding war begins, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Harry Maguire was snubbed again by England after Tino Livramento’s injury – the defender has a theory on why that was.

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Sources: Arsenal chief Berta pursuing transfer “strongly” as deal looks “positive”

17 June 2026 at 13:58

The Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer story is emerging as one of the hottest potential deals of the summer, with Lille’s stance and the player’s own preferences making the race for his signature increasingly complex.

Bouaddi has already caught the eye at the World Cup 2026 as he ran the show from midfield for Morocco in their impressive 1-1 draw against Brazil in their opening group game.

Since then, speculation linking the teenager with Arsenal has increased, and I’ve received some information that might be of interest.

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Arsenal have indeed held initial talks with those close to Bouaddi, with Andrea Berta moving some time ago to try to position the Gunners as early favourites for this deal.

Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer suitors

Bouaddi is, however, also a target for Chelsea, as reported before, and sources have also mentioned Liverpool, Manchester United, and, as has been widely reported elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain.

Lille are understood to be open to a sale and have long expected that they could lose the 18-year-old this summer, with strong performances at the World Cup giving them an opportunity to raise their asking price.

Sources with ties to the agents industry tell me that Lille could be looking for around £70-80m, but that may not be settled just yet as formal club-to-club negotiations have not started at the time of writing.

There’s also some truth to the widely-reported claim that Lille are keen to avoid selling Bouaddi to Ligue 1 rivals PSG, but sources close to the French champions insist that won’t put them off pursuing the deal for such a highly-rated talent, who is seen as a perfect stylistic fit for Luis Enrique’s project.

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How Arsenal are approaching Ayyoub Bouaddi deal

Berta has done a lot of work on this potential deal for Arsenal, but it’s also a big part of his strategy to reach an agreement on personal terms with a number of targets before deciding on proceeding with club-to-club contacts.

I’m reliably told that, for now, Arsenal do not yet have a full agreement on personal terms with Bouaddi, even if there’s the sense that initial talks have been positive.

Arsenal have been pursuing the Bouaddi deal strongly,” one source said. “No agreement on personal terms yet, but Berta and his team are feeling positive. I’d expect Bouaddi to be the top target, but work has also been done on Manu Kone, Sandro Tonali, and others.”

So, although the links with Arsenal are strongest at the moment, I wouldn’t rule out the likes of Chelsea and PSG just yet, as Bouaddi is going to continue to be seen as hot property on the market.

AFC will also keep other options open, so this might not be the speediest deal, as we’ll have to see how things progress with other targets as well.

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PSG and Arsenal will have to break Romeo Lavia record to sign rising star of World Cup

15 June 2026 at 18:15

Lille are set to demand a record fee for their teenage central midfielder, with Arsenal and PSG the most likely to pay it as it stands.

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The World Cup always brings big moves and plenty of rumours, and before even the first round of games has been completed one of the breakout stars of the tournament already looks to have emerged.

Morocco’s hugely impressive 1-1 draw against Brazil was the most high profile match of the competition so far, and the star of the show was sensational teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

He ran the show against the Selecao, and it’s no surprise that transfer interest in the Lille starlet has ramped up since.

Teenage talent fee could smash records

TeamTalk are reporting that Arsenal and PSG are the front runners to sign him, but it won’t come cheap.

A £60m fee would be the highest ever for a teenage central midfielder, breaking the record set by Chelsea’s disastrous signing of Romeo Lavia.

Given Bouaddi’s age and potential, it would still seem like a pretty good deal. If he keeps playing well at the World Cup and Morocco go far in the tournament, the number could climb even higher.

In other news…

Ismael Saibari is closing in on a move to join Bayern Munich, with a medical set to take place in the USA in the coming days.

Chelsea are going to make a number of signings this summer – but Alex Scott won’t be one of them if you listen to quotes from sources close to the club.

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Champions League 2025–26: Five Moments That Defined the Road to the Final

As Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal prepare to meet in Budapest, the 2025–26 Champions League season already feels like one of transition and definition. It has been a campaign shaped by tactical evolution, emerging identities, and moments that shifted the balance of power across Europe. Before the final determines its ultimate narrative, five moments stand out […]

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PSG boss Luis Enrique responds to Mikel Arteta’s claim Arsenal will win Champions League final (Video)

Whether Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is playing mind games with Paris Saint-Germain by expressing strong confidence about his team winning the Champions League final, of he’s simply that confident about the Gunners’ prospects in this clash, remains to be seen on Saturday. Meanwhile, PSG head coach Luis Enrique doesn’t feel his men need any additional […]

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Konate to leave Liverpool

According to multiple sources, Liverpool have been unable to reach an agreement with Ibrahima Konate over a new contract, and the defender will therefore leave the club as a free agent, as his current deal expires. The negotiations between the Merseyside club and the French defender have been long, with reports repeatedly changing the narrative […]

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Konate to leave Liverpool

According to multiple sources, Liverpool have been unable to reach an agreement with Ibrahima Konate over a new contract, and the defender will therefore leave the club as a free agent, as his current deal expires. The negotiations between the Merseyside club and the French defender have been long, with reports repeatedly changing the narrative […]

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Paris Saint-Germain’s Road to the 2026 Champions League Final: Evolution, Power, and a Defining Test

Paris Saint-Germain’s journey to the 2026 Champions League final did not begin with dominance, but with development. The league phase of the expanded competition demanded both consistency and resilience, and PSG’s campaign reflected exactly that: a balance between dazzling attacking displays and occasional setbacks that ultimately shaped a more complete side. A League Phase of […]

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