Bradley Barcola left Arsenal confused and could now stick knife in after Liverpool decision

Bradley Barcola would perhaps have been a visiting player to Anfield on Sunday, had Mikel Arteta had his way. The Liverpool summer signing had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal throughout the year, prior to his £123m switch from Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool ultimately waited all summer long to get their desired attacking target, making the France international the second most expensive player in the club’s history when finally securing his signature at the end of August. Following the departure of Mohamed Salah , the Reds had their marquee recruit to bolster Andoni Iraola ’s front-line.