According to a report, Arsenal are currently interested in signing a forward valued at over £100 million, having closely monitored him recently.
Gunners Eyeing New Wingers in Summer Transfer Window
Recent criticism has been aimed at Gabriel Martinelli, with some, like Jamie Carragher, suggesting he contributed to Arsenal`s inability to challenge for the Premier League title.
However, the 23-year-old showed improved form late in the season, with Gary Neville praising his `excellent` performance in the second half against Liverpool. And the winger seems to have attracted attention from a major European club.
Martinelli`s future at the Emirates Stadium is now uncertain, as Barcelona are reportedly keen on him if they cannot secure a deal for Liverpool`s Luis Diaz.
While this interest isn`t currently advanced, Mikel Arteta will need a high-calibre replacement if the Brazilian winger departs this summer, and he may already have a specific target.
Caught Offside reports that Arsenal are intensely scouting Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, having watched him extensively in recent months.
However, the French champions are reluctant to sell, making a deal difficult. Barcola is highly valued by PSG, who reportedly price him between €100m and €120m (£84m – £101m).
Tottenham Hotspur are also linked with the PSG player, but the French club is trying to secure him with a new contract to deter potential buyers.
Barcola Needs Starting Role Away from PSG
In the Champions League, Barcola came off the bench for PSG`s impressive 5-0 win against Inter Milan in Munich. He was lively but missed two significant opportunities.
Despite PSG`s talented squad, where players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sometimes start ahead of the 22-year-old, scout Jacek Kulig highly rates Barcola, calling him `one of Ligue 1’s absolute stars and one of the most exciting talents in Europe`.
His performance across key attacking statistics over the last year, especially his ability to provide assists, supports this praise.
| Statistic | Average per 90 |
| Non-penalty goals | 0.47 (89th percentile) |
| Assists | 0.39 (92nd percentile) |
| Progressive carries | 5.45 (91st percentile) |
| Touches (Att pen) | 8.95 (99th percentile) |
Therefore, Barcola could be an excellent replacement for Martinelli if the move to Barcelona materialises. However, securing the deal will be challenging due to PSG`s strong desire to extend his contract.
