Arsenal 'ready to offer' £62m to sign Jules Kounde from Barcelona

Arsenal He has conceded 16 goals in the first division this season, averaging just under one per game. While their defensive record looks imperious from the start, they have suffered their fair share of injuries since the start of the season, forcing them to score more goals than usual in some games.

And while acquiring a striker is likely to supersede any other priority for 2025, the Gunners are also keeping an eye on the possibility of landing a defender. According to caught offside, Mikel ArtetaThe side is impressed by Barcelona star Jules Kounde and is “ready to offer” a staggering £62million to land the French international.

Kounde has enjoyed a phenomenal season in La Liga and most of the credit belongs to Hansi Flick for ensuring he excels at right-back. Although he has played as a full-back in the current campaign, the former Sevilla defender has spent the majority of his career playing as a central defender, so he can offer a good amount of versatility to Arteta.

Possible move in 2025 for Kounde

Just when it seemed that Barcelona were seeing the back of their financial problems, there is talk that Dani Olmo could leave for free in January if the Catalans fail to register him. This is not only likely to see the Spain international leave, but could also force Barca to sell a player if an offer of up to £62m comes through.

Kounde would be a brilliant acquisition for Arsenal. The 26-year-old can compete for a right-back spot alongside Ben White, while his potential arrival could pass the end of Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury-plagued career at the Emirates Stadium. Kounde would even be a promising option as a center back to rotate with Gabriel and William Saliba from time to time.

It has been said that Chelsea and Liverpool They are also keeping an eye on the Barcelona star's situation, although Arsenal's willingness to pay a good amount could allow them to complete a deal for the player.