Fabrizio Romano Sees Jules Kounde as a Clever Signing Option for Arsenal

Jules Kounde might be a smart addition for Arsenal as the club quietly searches for a new centre-back, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners currently face the challenge of missing William Saliba for possibly a large part of the season due to a serious injury. That absence has prompted them to explore options for defensive cover.

Romano suggests that Arsenal are working discreetly behind the scenes on signing a defender but hasn’t seen any firm progress regarding Kounde despite some rumors linking him to the club.

Romano’s Take on Kounde’s Potential Move to Arsenal

“Arsenal are working behind the scenes on a new centre-back,” Romano said. “Tottenham are not selling Romero to Arsenal. I told you, this is why Romero is close to Atletico Madrid. Arsenal are still looking for a centre-back on the market. Kounde, in my personal opinion, would be a smart solution because he can be a right-back, he can be a centre-back. So, would be a good solution for Arsenal who probably need to cover both positions in terms of players, but we will see how many they will add. Maybe it’s going to be just one, but at the moment from both sides they are not confirming any advanced negotiations for Jules Kounde to Arsenal. Should anything change, I will let you know.”

Could Arsenal Make a Move for Kounde?

It appears Arsenal have not yet seriously pushed forward with a deal for Kounde, but Romano’s comments hint at something brewing behind the scenes. Since Romano rarely speculates without some basis, his remarks could signal the start of a transfer story worth following.

Kounde offers versatility, capable of playing both centre-back and right-back, which would help fill gaps left by injured defenders like Saliba and Jurrien Timber. His experience would strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad depth during this tough period.

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