Arsenal bid for Barcelona star to be accepted, with Hansi Flick keen to rebuild: report

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Arsenal have been given the chance to bring a long-time target from Barcelona to North London. With Barcelona open to offers for big players this summer as they look to raise capital, the Premier League champions may well be in for a star that Arteta has coveted for years. Barcelona open to letting Arsenal target Jules Kounde leaveRonald Araujo has left Barça – could Kounde follow? Kounde can play in both positions, featuring more as a full-back since his move to Barcelona from Sevilla in 2022. Arsenal play Coventry City on Matchday 1 of their Premier League title defence.