Manchester City wants to sign Bradley Barcola in January

PSG's winger is one of Pep Guardiola's desires to go for the title in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Javier Parra Peña | 12 Sep 2025 | 01.00
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Manchester City wants to sign Bradley Barcola in January.
Manchester City wants to sign Bradley Barcola in January.

The Manchester City continues to show interest in signing Bradley Barcola, after failing to secure his transfer in the summer market.

Pep Guardiola believes that the French forward can be a key piece to strengthen their attack for the second half of the season and to form a top-level offensive lineup alongside players like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Jeremy Doku.

Bradley Barcola and his rise at PSG

The forward from Paris Saint-Germain arrived from Lyon in 2023 and in just over two seasons, he has established himself as one of the most promising talents in Europe. With 27 goals and 31 assists in 107 games, Bradley Barcola has secured a permanent spot in the French national team, becoming one of the most pleasant surprises in Ligue 1.

His ability to play on both the right and left flanks, combined with his speed and dribbling skills, has made him a highly sought-after profile. He was instrumental in Luis Enrique's squad rotation to achieve the treble last season.

Guardiola and the need to strengthen the attack

The Catalan coach is convinced that the team requires a reliable winger. Except for Haaland, who has scored over 25 goals this season, the other attackers have not shown the same consistency. In this context, the signing of Bradley Barcola is seen as a priority.

The situation of Savinho, whose future remains linked to Tottenham, has paved the way for the club to reinitiate talks with PSG. Guardiola seeks a player who can provide depth and goals, qualities that the Frenchman has demonstrated in France.

Manchester City - Bradley Barcola

A key signing for the Citizens

Manchester City knows that the signing won't be easy. Convincing PSG to let go of a player who has made such strides in a short time is a challenging task. However, the English club's intention is to present a strong offer in January, before other European giants re-enter the race.

Moreover, Guardiola aims to build a dream attack with Haaland, Foden, Doku, Oscar Bobb, Rayan Cherki, and, in the near future, Bradley Barcola. With that offensive lineup, the Citizens aspire to stay in the battle for the Premier League title and compete for the Champions League.

The arrival of Bradley Barcola at Manchester City would be one of the most remarkable moves in the winter market. The Frenchman represents both the present and future, and Guardiola is determined to have him on his team. The lingering question is whether PSG will be willing to negotiate for one of their young stars.

What is clear is that Bradley Barcola's name will once again be prominently mentioned in January, and Manchester City seems determined to lead the race for his signing.

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