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Arsenal are getting ready to check Barcelona’s resolve this summer time with a daring €60 million transfer for Jules Kounde, based on experiences in Spain.
Whereas the Gunners’ precedence stays strengthening their assault, Fichajes claims supervisor Mikel Arteta is eager to bolster his defence too, and Kounde – known as “world-class” by scout Jacek Kulig – has emerged as a major goal forward of the summer time switch window.
Regardless of Barcelona’s stance that Kounde isn’t actively available on the market, Arsenal imagine the Catalan giants’ monetary scenario might pressure them to contemplate provides. The Gunners are ready to supply €60m for the versatile defender, however the likes of Chelsea are reportedly within the race, too.
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Barcelona’s ongoing monetary issues, coupled with the delayed reopening of the Camp Nou, could 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 appropriate alternative. Man United have been beforehand linked with an enormous €100m transfer.
Arteta is reportedly drawn to Kounde’s potential to fit in at each right-back and centre-back, with Arsenal already having related 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 belongings that may improve the Gunners’ backline.
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Hansi Flick is regarded as an enormous admirer of Jules Kounde (Photograph by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Photos)
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 current 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 staff – a transfer for Kounde might show to be an announcement signing if the Gunners can persuade Barcelona to half methods with their standout defender.
