Man United and Arsenal are vying for FC Barcelona’s Jules Kounde, according to reports from Football365.

Signing one or perhaps two new center backs is one of Manchester United’s top priorities as they attempt to bolster their roster for the next year. With Raphael Varane reported to be going, the Red Devils are searching for a new partner for Argentina international Lisandro Martinez, who returned to full fitness near the close of the 2023–2024 season.

Kounde is wanted by Arsenal and Man United.

In recent weeks, the Red Devils have been strongly connected to both Marc Guehi and Jarrad Branthwaite of England; nevertheless, Kounde, an Arsenal target, is an alternate.

Before transferring from Sevilla to Barcelona in the summer of 2022 for a reported £42 million, the France international was being pursued by Premier League teams.Kounde is a great addition to Barcelona, and his adaptability is useful. But reports from Spain suggests that the 25-year-old player might have to depart this summer.

Joshua Kimmich, Luis Diaz, and Nico Williams are the players the Camp Nou team is aiming for, but they must sell first. Thus, it is possible to sell Ansu Fati, Sergiño Dest, Clement Lenglet, Eric Garcia, Pablo Torre, Ferran Torres, Kounde, Raphinha, Ronald Araujo, and Frenkie de Jong.

Man United is prepared to launch a 40 million euro opening offer for Kounde. This is the price Joan Laporta will not accept. In contrast to Kounde and new coach Hansi Flick’s wishes, the president of Barcelona will nod if the 60 million mark is reached.