As well as Iraola, Barcola has also held talks with many Liverpool executives as a potential switch ramps up.
However, Liverpool and PSG are still far away in their respective valuations of the ex-Lyon star. That individual is Cody Gakpo, according to one journalist, who is attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe, including Tottenham Hotspur.
The former Lyon man is available after falling behind Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue under Luis Enrique. Liverpool believe PSG risk receiving a considerably smaller fee if they delay his sale until his agreement enters its final year. talkSPORT has also reported that Barcola wants to leave after starting only 21 league matches, while PSG have placed a £145 million valuation on him.
Since joining PSG for around £38m in 2023, the winger has scored 39 goals and provided 35 assists in 152 appearances. Despite being used in rotation with these stars, Barcola still scored 13 times for PSG last season in all competitions, assisting another seven. That came from 35 starts and 3,000 minutes, meaning a goal contribution under every two games.
Iraola also said: "With the centre-back, with the right-back situation, in terms of defensive depth, we are, I think, very thin right now so I think it's a solution that we are trying to find, yes." "There are obvious situations where we need to sign players. Winger for example, we definitely need to sign a winger, but there are other situations where we will have to analyse what the market gives you, what is the cost, how we also see the players we have."
The Gunners are instead prioritising a stunning move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.