Arsenal offer two players in exchange for Barcelona “signing” as Arteta intends to lay off “disappointment.”

Arsenal has proposed the acquisition of two players to FC Barcelona, the dominant team in La Liga, in an effort to secure the services of France international Jules Kounde, according to reports.

Mikel Arteta’s team has been able to extend the Premier League title competition to the final day as a result of the Gunners’ exceptional business practices in recent transfer windows.

The North London club is anticipated to be extremely active during the upcoming summer transfer window as they endeavor to surpass their previous success, as they were defeated by Manchester City.

It is widely reported that one of their primary objectives will be to recruit a new striker, as Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus have been linked with departures as they have fallen behind Kai Havertz in the pecking order.

After failing to secure Benjamin Sesko, the star of RB Leipzig, who has signed a contract extension, they have disclosed their “list of alternatives.”

Arsenal is also expected to pursue a defensive midfielder, as this acquisition would allow Arteta to utilize England international Declan Rice in a more advanced capacity. Martin Zubimendi, a notable player at Real Sociedad, is believed to be one of their preferred candidates to replace Thomas Partey.

Additionally, the Premier League team may pursue additional defenders in order to provide Arteta with a greater number of high-quality alternatives in the event that Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, or Jurrien Timber sustain injuries.

Barcelona was reportedly considering the sale of four players this summer, including Kounde, who was previously extensively linked with Premier League clubs prior to his arrival in 2022. The club is attempting to balance its books.

Over the past two seasons, the France international has appeared in 88 matches for Barcelona in all competitions. He has demonstrated his adaptability by being deployed as both a right-back and a center-back.

Arsenal has reportedly presented Barcelona sporting director Deco with “two players” in order to finalize the acquisition that Arteta desires, according to reports in Spain.

Arteta is reportedly “very interested” in bringing Kounde to Arsenal and regards him as a “useful” signing.

Arsenal is purportedly considering the axing of Partey and Nketiah.

Hansi Flick, the new head coach of Barcelona, is reportedly considering Partey as a’significant’ option for the team’s pursuit of a defensive midfielder. Additionally, the report refers to Nketiah.