Gunners Target Rogers as PSG Hold Firm on Barcola Stance
The North London giants are actively scouring the market for dynamic wide players to reinforce Mikel Arteta's tactical setup. While Bradley Barcola was initially shortlisted as a primary target, the continuous intransigence from Paris Saint-Germain camp has forced the English club to look elsewhere.
Barcola remains heavily focused on his World Cup campaign with France before resolving his future, which involves choosing between a lucrative contract extension with the back-to-back European champions or a Premier League move. Both Arsenal and Liverpool have monitored the talented winger closely over the recent months.
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Journalist David Ornstein revealed that PSG have no intention of selling the Frenchman. "The club"s position is clear: he is not for sale, we do not want to transfer him, and we do not need to,' Ornstein stated, highlighting the French champion's firm stance despite strong interest from England.
Consequently, Arsenal have elevated Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers to their priority target, even though Unai Emery's side demands a premium fee. Villa value Rogers beyond the 116 million pound mark, a benchmark recently set by Elliot Anderson's high-profile transfer to Manchester City.