June 28th 2024.
There's been quite a bit of buzz surrounding Jules Kounde lately, with reports saying that Arsenal has shown interest in the talented defender. However, it seems that their initial approach has been rejected by Barcelona, where Kounde has played for the past two years after his €50 million move from Sevilla.
At just 25 years old, Kounde has already proven himself as a versatile player, capable of playing both centre-back and right-back. Although he primarily played on the right side of Barca's defence last season, he has also been playing in the same position for France's national team in the Euro 2024 group games.
According to sources, Arsenal has inquired about Kounde's availability this summer, but Barcelona is not actively looking to sell the French international. Gerard Romero, host of the popular show Jijantes, shared that Barca has informed Arsenal that Kounde is not leaving at the moment and that a high offer would be needed for them to consider a transfer.
There's also some uncertainty surrounding the future of Ronald Araujo at Barcelona. The club is reportedly open to offers for the Uruguayan defender, whose contract is set to expire in 2026. Manchester United and Bayern Munich have both expressed interest in Araujo, and there were even talks of a possible transfer in the January window.
Barcelona is said to be willing to entertain offers in the range of €100 million for Araujo, but it may not be a feasible option for United, who are working with a limited budget this summer. However, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made it clear that the club's priority is to keep Araujo, whom he considers to be one of the best centre-backs at the club.
When asked about his future, Araujo stated that his focus is on the Copa America at the moment. It remains to be seen if he will still be playing for Barcelona next season, but one thing is for sure - he is fully committed to his current team and is not letting the transfer rumors distract him.
Meanwhile, Arsenal fans are eagerly waiting to see how the situation with Kounde will unfold. With the club in need of defensive reinforcements, he could be a great addition to their squad. But with Barcelona not actively looking to sell, it may take a significant offer for the Gunners to secure his services. Only time will tell how this transfer saga will end. Stay tuned for updates on all things Arsenal.
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