Arsenal want to buy Kounde.

Arsenal are preparing a £55 million bid to sign French central defender Jules Kounde.

Arsenal are trying to convince Kounde to stay.

According to Mundo Deportivo , this move comes as the North London club seeks to strengthen its defense, aiming to compete for the Premier League title next season. Kounde is highly regarded by manager Mikel Arteta for his versatility, being able to play both center-back and right-back.

The French international joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2022. There, he quickly proved his worth thanks to his solid defensive abilities, versatility in his playing style, and impressive ball distribution skills.

Despite his background as a center-back, Kounde has shown his versatility by playing well at right-back for Barca. Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, have always been keen on versatile defenders like Kounde, who can play in multiple positions in the defense.

The pursuit of Kounde shows Arsenal's desire to further strengthen their already strong defense. The arrival of the 26-year-old defender could add depth to Arsenal's backline and create healthy competition for Timber, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes.

Arsenal are expected to submit a formal offer during the summer transfer window. However, this deal is far from easy. Barcelona, ​​despite financial pressure, still value Kounde highly (no less than £60 million), and the player himself has not expressed any intention to leave Camp Nou. Furthermore, interest from other European clubs could further complicate negotiations.

Source: https://znews.vn/arsenal-muon-mua-kounde-post1548870.html