Arsenal are getting ready to check Barcelona’s resolve this summer time with a daring €60 million transfer for Jules Kounde, in line with studies in Spain.
Whereas the Gunners’ precedence stays strengthening their assault, claims supervisor Mikel Arteta is eager to bolster his defence too, and Kounde has emerged as a chief goal forward of the summer time switch window.
Regardless of Barcelona’s stance that Kounde isn’t actively in the marketplace, Arsenal imagine the Catalan giants’ monetary scenario might power them to contemplate affords. The Gunners are ready to supply €60m for the versatile defender,
Barcelona’s ongoing monetary considerations, coupled with the delayed reopening of the Camp Nou, might go away them with little alternative however to money in. The membership is claimed to worth Kounde nearer to €70m however might nonetheless settle for Arsenal’s bid in the event that they safe an acceptable alternative.
Arteta is reportedly drawn to Kounde’s capability to fit in at each right-back and centre-back, with Arsenal already having comparable gamers who can play throughout the backline.
It’s thought that the Frenchman’s tempo, distribution, and expertise on the prime degree are seen as key property that might improve the Gunners’ backline.
Jules Kounde switch: Barcelona brace for Arsenal bid
Though Barca boss Hansi Flick is an enormous admirer of Kounde and considers him essential to their defensive stability, the membership’s monetary challenges might tip the scales in Arsenal’s favour. He has endured a sluggish begin to the season, however in latest weeks, the participant has began to get a foot on issues and is constructing momentum.
With Arsenal aiming to strengthen a number of areas of their squad this summer time, the centre ahead place is believed to be an enormous concern for the membership and recruitment crew – a transfer for Kounde might show to be an announcement signing if the Gunners can persuade Barcelona to half methods with their standout defender.