In England, a crazy rumor has recently emerged concerning a potential transfer of French defender from Barça, Jules Koundé, to Arsenal.
While the transfer window is about to close in less than a week, some rumors are flourishing across the Channel around a possible departure of Jules Koundé (24) from Barça. Several British media are talking about the arrival of the defender of the France team at Arsenal to compensate for the absence of several weeks of Jurrien Timber, injured in the hamstrings.
“Arsenal have already spent a lot this summer”
In his column for Caughoffsidethe journalist for Sky SportsJonathan Johnson, felt that there was little chance that the Gunners set out to attack the 2022 vice-world champion, under contract until June 2027. In particular, after having spent 40 million this summer to secure the services of Jurrien Timber who arrived from Ajax, and 116 million euros on Declan Rice arrived from West Ham.
“There was speculation surrounding Jules Kounde’s future at Barcelona earlier this summer, and with Jurrien Timber injured at Arsenal, links have resurfaced over the possibility of Mikel Arteta trying to bring the Frenchman to the club. Emirates Stadium, explained Jonathan Johnson. However, I would be surprised if the Gunners return to the market despite this setback. The defense seems fairly well put together and although Koundé is a quality and versatile player, he has a price to match and Arsenal have already spent quite a bit this summer.” he judged.
