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Arsenal Bid for Barcelona Star to Be Accepted, with Hansi Flick Keen to Rebuild: Report
Barcelona would consider a sale if a convincing offer arrives, while Arsenal seek defensive cover after William Saliba’s injury and Jurrien Timber’s delayed return.
- Arsenal is reportedly monitoring Barcelona defender Jules Koundé's situation, with Spanish publication SPORT suggesting the club is open to a sale if a convincing offer arrives.
- Manager Mikel Arteta is weighing defensive options after William Saliba suffered a back injury, with Jurrien Timber still "weeks away" from returning to the pitch.
- Valued at €60m by Transfermarkt, the 27-year-old offers tactical versatility as both a central defender and full-back, providing the depth Arsenal requires to defend their league title.
- Barcelona manager Hansi Flick reportedly does not view Koundé as indispensable, a stance reinforced by Ronald Araujo's recent loan exit to Liverpool that may clear the path for a move.
- While attackers remain the priority, Arsenal faces a race to finalize their squad before Matchday 1 against Coventry City, seeking to address defensive concerns after Gabriel and Cristhian Mosquera looked shaky in pre-season.
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