Pundit suggests Liverpool target prefers Arsenal move

Pundit suggests Liverpool target prefers Arsenal move Liverpool Transfer Latest: Barcola Interest Remains Active as TalkSport Discusses PSG Situation Liverpool’s pursuit of Barcola was a central talking point on TALKSPORT, where the latest on the PSG forward was discussed in detail alongside the wider market picture. The key message was that patience remains necessary, with the move framed as one involving major figures, complex timing and a negotiation that may still have some distance to run. During the discussion, it was explained that Liverpool are trying to get a deal done for the PSG player, with French football journalist Eric Bilderberg having told Weekend Sports Breakfast: “I do believe it’s so we have to be patient. It seems that Paris is keen to let him go but they want big money. Barcola has refused to make a new deal after 2028. So this is the perfect window to sell him, the the the fixed price given by PSG is 135 million pounds and it seems the offer of Liverpool so far is around 100 million. So I guess within the next two or three weeks an agreement might be settled, the player is definitely willing to play for Liverpool this is quite obvious then he’s not he’s not a free transfer so the question mark is still there between the two clubs”. That assessment shaped much of the subsequent debate. The view put forward on air was that Liverpool want Barcola, the player wants Liverpool, and PSG are weighing up the right conditions for a sale. With two years left on his deal and what was described as significant attacking depth at PSG, there was a sense that the move could suit all parties if the clubs find common ground on the fee. Barcola fee and PSG stance remain central Anil Kandola expanded on the dynamics around the proposed transfer and stressed why deals at this level rarely move quickly. As he put it on TALKSPORT, “Yeah, I think so. Look, at the end of the day, when it comes to massive massive signings and transfers like this, patience is required. You know, when we’re talking about the real high end of of of transfers, of price tags, of potential wages and and an overall deal. It will take a bit of time.” That is the heart of Liverpool’s Barcola situation for now. PSG were described as the club holding the strongest hand in negotiations because they still have the player under contract and, regardless of his apparent desire to leave, they are under no immediate pressure to accept a lower offer. The same discussion also pointed to PSG’s own incoming plans, with Ferran Torres mentioned as one player being linked, and the suggestion that once additions are made, movement around a sale could accelerate. Kandola was clear on that balance of power, saying, “PSG do hold all the cards. They’ve got the player. They’ve got him under contract. I know he doesn’t want to be there anymore, but they’ve got time in this transfer window to get a deal that does suit all parties.” For Liverpool, that means the situation appears active rather than advanced. There is interest, there is encouragement from the player side according to the discussion referenced on air, and there is still a sizeable gap between the figures mentioned. Perry Groves raises Arsenal angle in Barcola discussion The most intriguing twist in the segment came when Perry Groves was asked whether Arsenal could yet become a factor in the race for Barcola. While the main thrust of the discussion was Liverpool, Groves suggested there may be another element at play. His exact words were, “a source that says that he wants to live in London.” That prompted a lively exchange in the studio, but it also led into a footballing question over where Barcola might best fit if both Liverpool and Arsenal were genuinely in the picture. Groves gave his verdict plainly, saying, “I’ve got no dog in the fight, but I would say I would say the Gooners because if you’re looking Liverpool are a team that is in transition obviously and going in there imposing his own philosophy, his own style with all new signings coming in. If you were Barcola and you thought what out of those two sides got most chance of winning the Premier League or Champion League at the moment, you’d say it was Arsenal.” That viewpoint added another layer to the conversation, although no firm claim was made that Arsenal were actively pressing ahead. The discussion instead reflected the reality of elite-level transfers, where multiple top clubs can hover around a player, positioning themselves should an opening emerge. Liverpool remain firmly in the frame for Barcola Despite that Arsenal mention, the Liverpool angle remained the dominant thread throughout the TALKSPORT discussion. Kandola even offered his personal expectation on where the move may end up, stating, “But look with Barcola look heavily linked with Liverpool. I do think in my personal opinion he will end up at Liverpool of course coming off on that left hand side.” That is opinion rather than confirmation, but it underlined the broader tone of the segment. Liverpool’s interest was presented as serious, the player’s willingness was described as obvious by the French journalist cited, and the timeline of the next two or three weeks was floated as a period in which an agreement might yet be reached. What remains unclear is whether Liverpool will bridge the difference between the £135 million valuation mentioned and the £100 million offer referenced on air. That gap is substantial, and in deals of this magnitude there are often further layers involving add-ons, wages and the overall structure. For now, Barcola remains one of the more eye-catching Liverpool transfer stories under discussion, and TALKSPORT’s coverage reflected a situation that is live, complicated and potentially significant. If there is progress, it is likely to come through sustained negotiation rather than any sudden breakthrough. More on the original discussion can be found via TALKSPORT, where Liverpool’s interest in Barcola formed part of a wider transfer round-up.