Transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola to Arsenal, Liverpool hijack Newcastle move, Man Utd latest

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Hello and welcome to the Mirror 's transfer news live blog for Thursday, June 18. The World Cup may be underway but Premier League clubs are continuing to work in the background in preparation for the forthcoming season. Champions Arsenal are readying a bid for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola according to The Independent. Mikel Arteta's side are said to be facing competition for the French international from Liverpool, who scored in Les Bleus' 3-1 win over Senegal in their group opener,