Barcelona are reportedly eyeing two Arsenal players, as per Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo. Despite the rumors, it appears both players remain integral to Arsenal’s plans.
Jorginho, the Italian international, has seen his playing time reduced at Arsenal this season due to the arrival of Declan Rice.
Nonetheless, Jorginho and his agent have made it clear that he has no intention of leaving the Emirates Stadium. His contract is set to expire in 2024, but Arsenal holds an option to extend it by an additional year.
On the other hand, Kai Havertz, who joined Arsenal in a notable transfer from Chelsea, has experienced a challenging start in North London. Despite this, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his support for the German midfielder.
In a recent press conference, Arteta emphasized his commitment to helping Havertz thrive, stating that he aims to provide him with the necessary tools, confidence, and playing time to maximize his potential. Arteta highlighted that while Havertz excels in many aspects of his game, there are areas that need improvement.
He stressed the importance of supporting players, especially those who show dedication and effort daily, and mentioned that if Havertz does not perform well, it reflects on the support provided by the management.
The report from Spain indicates that Barcelona is strategizing for the upcoming January transfer window and has identified Jorginho and Havertz as potential targets.
Barcelona’s interest is driven by the belief that the January market will present more opportunities, similar to their recent acquisitions of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on loan.
They speculate that players who were once high-profile signings could be available at reduced prices, and they see Jorginho and Havertz as fitting this profile.
Arsenal signed Jorginho from Chelsea for €11.3 million (initially valued at €35 million, now €25 million) and Havertz for €75 million (maintaining a consistent value of €55 million).
While it remains uncertain whether Barcelona will make a formal bid for either player, their identification as potential targets indicates that Barcelona is preparing for an active transfer window.
With ambitions to reclaim their status at the top of European football, Barcelona aims to attract experienced and talented players to the Camp Nou.
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