Jules Kounde’s agent has been pictured heading to a meeting with Barcelona amid reports of Arsenal’s interest in the defender.
Sport cover the situation today, including images from Jijantes. The latter have caught Kounde’s agent arriving at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamperfor talks with Barcelona’s hierarchy.
Arsenal links this week
Sport explain that with the transfer window entering its final stretch, Jules Kounde’s future is currently ‘up in the air’. Sport Witness covered a report this week insisting that Arsenal are interested in the Frenchman.
With that in mind, the arrival of Kounde’s agent, Jonathan Kebe, at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Wednesday has not gone unnoticed. According to Jijantes, Kebe was at the facility in the afternoon.
Sport are at paints to point out that this does not mean active negotiations are underway. Nor does it mean the defender is close to leaving Barcelona.
But his presence does add intrigue to a situation that Barcelona are monitoring closely. There is surely no coincidence that in a week in which Arsenal are linked, his agent then holds talks.
According to Sport, Kounde’s future at Barcelona is not entirely secure. That is something Arsenal are aware of and they are monitoring the situation closely. The Gunners are seeking a top-tier defender capable of playing at centre-back and right-back. The Frenchman fits the profile.
Arteta admiration
The newspaper states that Mikel Arteta ‘admirers’ the player. The Arsenal manager believes his versatility could prove to be valuable for the project.
Any potential deal will depend on Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, though. Kounde has been a key player under the German since his arrival, but a significant offer could cause Barcelona to chang their plans. Selling could pave the way for the arrival of a centre-back for example.
Perhaps his status is something that was discussed during Wednesday’s meeting. Or perhaps it was a simple flying visit. The Arsenal context means it hasn’t gone unnoticed at Barcelona either way.
👀🇫🇷 El representante de Jules Kounde, Jonathan Kebe ha visitado esta tarde la Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper
— Jijantes FC (@JijantesFC) August 12, 2026
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