Man City eye winter swoop for PSG star Bradley Barcola

Manchester City could reignite their interest in Bradley Barcola this winter, with Pep Guardiola still keen on bringing the Paris Saint-Germain star to the Etihad. Reports from Fichajes suggest that City remain firmly in the mix and may explore a January approach after initially targeting the French winger in the summer. Back in August, Guardiola wanted fresh firepower out wide, but complications around a deal for Barcola meant progress stalled. City were linked with a host of wide forwards, including Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and their own rising star Savinho, who drew strong interest from Tottenham. Ultimately, Guardiola opted to keep Savinho, but Spurs are tipped to return with a bid in January – potentially reopening the door for City to chase Barcola. Rodrygo Off the Table, Barcola Back in Focus While Rodrygo was heavily courted in the summer by Arsenal, Liverpool, and City, the Brazilian decided to stay put in Madrid. With that move looking unlikely before next summer, Guardiola could pivot his focus back to Barcola, a player he sees as a perfect fit for City’s attacking system. The 23-year-old France international offers pace, flair, and versatility – qualities that would enhance Guardiola’s tactical options. However, landing him won’t [...]

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