🚨 Arsenal Go Big! £55m Bid Imminent for Barcelona's Prized Defender

 

ARSENAL PREPARE £55M BID FOR BARCELONA'S JULES KOUNDÉ – ARTETA EYES DEFENDER'S VERSATILITY TO BOLSTER BACKLINE

Arteta Targets Versatile Defender as Key Summer Reinforcement

Arsenal are ready to launch a £55 million (€65m) offer for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his backline with the Frenchman’s elite versatility.

The 25-year-old, who can play center-back or right-back, has been identified as the ideal defensive upgrade—capable of competing with William Saliba, Gabriel, and Ben White while providing crucial tactical flexibility.

Why Arsenal Want Koundé

✔ World-Class Pedigree – La Liga & Nations League winner

🔄 Dual-Position Mastery – CB/RB cover solves multiple issues

⚡ Ball-Playing Brilliance – 92% pass accuracy in UCL

Barcelona’s Financial Pressure

💰 Must sell to register new signings

📉 Koundé not untouchable – Araújo & Cubarsí preferred

🔵 Would reinvest fee in left-back (Grimaldo/Fresneda)

The Competition

🔴 Man Utd also monitoring – But prioritize Todibo

🔵 Chelsea’s past interest – Now focused on Diomande

Potential Arsenal Backline

CB: Saliba – Gabriel – Koundé – Kiwior

RB: White – Koundé – Timber

What’s Next?

Bid expected after France’s Euro 2024 campaign

Player open to Premier League move

Barcelona’s response crucial

Will Arteta land his defensive Swiss Army knife? Or will Barça resist?