Arsenal are holding talks over a possible move for Barcelona defender Ona Batlle ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Athletic. Arsenal target defensive depthThe north London side already have strong options in wide defence, with Emily Fox a regular feature and Smila Holmberg arriving recently. Despite those options, Arsenal are still keen to add more quality and balance to their back line ahead of a busy schedule. Batlle is also a teammate of Arsenal star Mariona Caldentey at international level, adding a familiar link to the potential move. With her contract nearing its end, the defender is free to explore options as Arsenal continue talks behind the scenes.