Arsenal turn to £130 million alternative after missing out on dream transfer target

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, but the Brazilian has signed a new contract with the Spanish outfit.

Arsenal are now looking at alternatives, and Bradley Barcola is an attractive option for them.

According to the Independent, Liverpool are also interested in the PSG winger, and they are further along in agreeing personal terms with the player. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can swoop in and hijack the move.

They need more quality on the flanks, and the 23-year-old French international would be ideal for them. However, he will cost £130 million, and Arsenal are unwilling to pay that kind of money for him. There is no doubt that Barcola is a quality player with a big future, and he could develop into a star with the right guidance.

However, the asking price is quite high, and Arsenal will look to sign him for a more reasonable amount of money. They are looking at players like Julian Alvarez as well. It remains to be seen who they end up with.

They need more creativity and goals from the flanks. They won the Premier League title last season, but they will look to dominate English football now. They need quality players in order for that to happen.

Meanwhile, Barcola will be hoping to play regularly at this stage of his career. He was a squad player for PSG last season, and he will not want to sit on the bench in the upcoming campaign. The move to Arsenal or Liverpool would be ideal for him. It remains to be seen where he ends up.