Jules Kounde

Arsenal’s transfer window heats up with potential arrivals, departures, and loan deals. Get the latest on Merino, Bakayoko, Williams, and more.

Arsenal are interested in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, with the La Liga side demanding a significant offer to let the French international leave.

Didier Deschamps discusses the psychological challenges faced by Arsenal’s William Saliba with the French national team, contrasting with his club performance.

William Saliba is set to start for France in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland, due to Ibrahima Konaté’s injury. Deschamps faces a defensive dilemma.

The injury picked up by Raphael Varane at Stamford Bridge on Saturday could keep him out of the World Cup and William Saliba is apparently one of three replacements France would consider.

Sead Kolasinac was on the end of a red-card challenge to pick up an injury in his World Cup qualifier with Bosnia against France on Wednesday.

Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, linked with Arsenal earlier in the window, has rejected Tottenham Hotspur’s approach for him.

As football came to a close last weekend, actual news has been light on the ground, but here is a roundup of the top Arsenal news and gossip stories this week.

Arsenal are interested in a move for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, but they may struggle to complete the signing this summer.

Arsenal sent scouts to watch FC Girondins de Bordeaux play out a 0-0 draw against EA Guingamp on Wednesday night, along with a few other top European clubs.