Overview
- Multiple outlets on Friday reported that Arsenal have held talks with Bradley Barcola’s representatives and made formal enquiries, with Sky Germany and Florian Plettenberg describing the interest as strong.
- PSG have not received bids yet but are said to value the 23-year-old near €90m, and reports say Barcola is open to leaving after reduced minutes under Luis Enrique despite a contract that runs to 2028.
- Barcelona continue to prioritise Julián Álvarez yet are sticking to a budget of roughly €100m, with the club waiting for the striker to signal he wants to move before attempting a deal.
- Arsenal are also monitoring Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt, with The Times reporting Porto would consider a fee around £52m despite a £73m buyout clause and a contract to 2030.
- Robert Lewandowski’s future remains uncertain as Juventus cool interest, while Chicago Fire confirmed they want him with reports of an offer up to €15m gross per year, a shift that could reshape the striker market.