Arsenal Ready To Offer €60 Million For This Barcelona Star: Will The Spanish Club Sell Him? | OneFootball

SEVILLE, SPAIN – JANUARY 21: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Kounde has played relentlessly in the ongoing campaign. He has featured across 41 games, netting thrice and providing eight assists. He is averaging 1.8 tackles, 0.6 interceptions, and 2.2 clearances per game (stats via whoscored).

The French defender is versatile enough to play as a right-back or a centre-back. He has good physicality, decent pace, and reads the game well. In recent times, he has also developed his attacking instincts and link-up playing abilities.

Will Barcelona offload Jules Kounde?

Though Arsenal will look to strengthen their offensive line on priority, they will not shy away from making defensive reinforcements as well. Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of Jules Kounde and wants to add him at his disposal.

Though the Spanish outfit considers Kounde an integral part of the squad, their financial condition might tempt them to cash in on the player. Barcelona value the player around €70 million but might agree if the Gunners approach with a €60 million offer.

If Arsenal manage to pull off this signing, it will be a big boost for them. The 26-year-old is one of the best defenders in the world at present. He can be used in different positions in the defensive line and is also useful while going higher on the pitch.