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Following the official loan of Ronald Araújo to Liverpool, Barcelona might be parting ways with another high-earning defender. Jules Kounde is reportedly attracting serious interest from Arsenal, according to “Sport”.
The Frenchman renewed his contract with the Catalan giants just a year ago and wishes to remain at Camp Nou. However, the club itself is open to his transfer to free up funds for potential deals involving Rodri, Julián Álvarez, and Cancelo.
Kounde only resumed training with the squad today, so he is yet to discuss his future with Hansi Flick and Deco. Should he be open to an exit, Arsenal will reportedly make concrete moves to sign him, as per “Sport”.
The London club is specifically looking for a defender with his profile – capable of playing both as a center-back and a right-back. This need arises from William Saliba's injury and Jurrien Timber's recurring issues. Arsenal's priority was Aston Villa's English international Ezri Konsa, but the Birmingham club is demanding over 75 million euros, a price the Gunners deem unjustified.
Ultimately, the final decision will rest with Kounde himself, whose contract with Barcelona runs until the summer of 2030.
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