L to R: Hansi Flick and Mikel Arteta (All images sourced from Getty)
Barcelona and Arsenal are reportedly in a race to sign 22-year-old Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume. The LaLiga breakout star has been in impressive form as a defensive midfielder for Sevilla, recording 18 appearances this season.
Lucien Agoume initially joined Sevilla from Inter Milan in January 2024 on a loan deal with an option to buy. This summer, the Andalusians bought 50% of the player's rights for a reported €4 million. The France under-21 star's current deal with the LaLiga side runs until 2028. Agoume has been impressive for Sevilla as a pivot this season, with multiple big clubs looking to secure his services.
According to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport via Mundo Deportivo (h/t The Hard Tackle), Barcelona and Arsenal are set to battle it out to sign Lucien Agoume this summer. The Catalan giants have been on the lookout for a world-class pivot since Sergio Busquets' departure in 2023.
