The 25-year-old could form a brilliant partnership with the Dutchman. Despite a couple of setbacks in the last week or so, Arsenal have started to move through the gears this season,
And just like last year, they once again find themselves in the midst of a Premier League title race, only this time, it looks like Liverpool are set to challenge as well.
The Gunners are currently just a point off of the Reds in first place
And three clear of Manchester City in fourth spot,
And following their draw away to PSV on Tuesday, they can look forward to the knockout stages of the Champions League in the new year.
Mikel Arteta’s team haven’t been quite as free-flowing as they were this time last year,
But a steely grit and determination have seen them create the joint-best defence in the league.
That backline could be about to get even more robust, with the latest star linked with the club
Having abilities not too dissimilar from summer signing Jurriën Timber – Jules Kounde.
Arsenal looking to buy Jules Kounde next summer
According to reports from Spain, Arsenal are “very interested” in the Barcelona defender
And are willing to offer the Catalan side €40m – about £34m – to secure the player’s signature.
The Frenchman joined the La Liga giants in the summer of 2022 for a fee in the region of £47m,
Despite heavy interest from Chelsea at the time.
The then 23-year-old also had an enormous £840m release clause inserted into his five-year contract,
Which is evidently more than the £34m price tag he has now,
But considering he has made just 57 appearances across all competitions since joining and was said to be disgruntled in the summer due to being played at right-back, this isn’t too surprising.
However, just because he hasn’t lit the world alight in Spain doesn’t mean that Arsenal should avoid signing the 25-year-old “warrior”,
As described by former French international Frank Leboeuf on ESPN FC – especially as his versatility could make him the next Timber.
