Arsenal wants to lure a star from Barcelona

Mikel Arteta is willing to make his club spend a huge amount of money to secure this player

Héctor Andreu | 18 Sep 2024 | 19.02
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Arsenal goes after Jules Koundé / The Independient
Arsenal goes after Jules Koundé / The Independient

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Arsenal continues to work on strengthening its squad ahead of the upcoming transfer windows, and the name that is making the most noise is that of Barcelona's defender, Jules Koundé. Reports indicate that the English team would be willing to pay 50 million euros to persuade the Catalan club to release the French international.

Mikel Arteta's team, which has shown a solid defense both last season and at the beginning of this one, is looking to add more options to its defensive line to be able to compete in all competitions with greater depth. Despite Arsenal having one of the best defensive records in the Premier League, Arteta's intention is to continue strengthening the squad to keep up with Manchester City, the current champion, which has had a flawless start to the season.

Barcelona will not let go of Koundé

Koundé, who has proven his worth both as a center-back and a right-back, has been crucial in Hansi Flick's scheme at Barcelona this season. His versatility has been key to the team's defensive performance, making the operation not an easy one. Barcelona considers Koundé an essential piece for the future of the project, and Flick himself has labeled him as "non-transferable," as reported by 'Football365'.

However, the scenario could change if Barcelona considers the 50 million euros offer due to their difficult financial situation. Despite the Catalan club's stance, an offer of that magnitude could open the door for negotiations to progress, especially considering the ongoing economic challenges faced by the team under Joan Laporta's leadership. Therefore, Arsenal remains hopeful of being able to secure one of the most sought-after defenders in the market in the next January window.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Arsenal quiere sacar a una estrella del Barcelona