1 week Ago By Laurynas Puikys
Arsenal have made an initial offer for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde worth €75m (£65m) as they look to move ahead of Premier League competition to sign the Frenchman after the season, according to Fichajes . The Gunners are believed to be chasing a summer deal for Kounde alongside their London rivals Chelsea, as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s defence with another star player . While Barcelona are unwilling to sell Kounde at this point, their difficult financial situation could tempt the Catalan club into a summer deal as they aim to balance the books ahead of Hansi Flick’s second season.
Arsenal Targeting Barcelona’s Jules Kounde According to Fichajes, Kounde is facing an uncertain future at Barcelona amid growing interest from Premier League clubs, with both Arsenal and Chelsea now pushing to sign the Frenchman. The 26-year-old is set to enter the final 24 months of his contract at the Nou Camp this summer, meaning it could be one of Barcelona’s last opportunities to cash in. Kounde has been a key player under Flick this season, making 49 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing eight assists.
The Frenchman, praised as ‘one of the best defenders in the world’ , would bring versatility to Arteta’s side, as he can play both centrally and on the right in defence. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Kounde has missed just 16 minutes of Champions League football for Barcelona this season. Arsenal are believed to be eyeing multiple reinforcements after the season, with a new striker and a wide forward topping their list of priorities .
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, the Gunners’ new sporting director Andrea Berta is particularly keen on the arrivals of Martin Zubimendi and Matheus Cunha, while a move for Rafael Leao appears unlikely . Jules Kounde's Barcelona Stats (2024/25 La Liga) Games 31 Goals 2 Assists 3 Goal-creating actions 6 Minutes played 2,515 Sign up to The GIVEMESPORT Report to get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox. Arsenal are taking a fresh look at the possibility of winning the race to sign Athletic Bilbao talisman Nico Williams Statistics courtesy of Fbref and Transfermarkt .
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