Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.
Barcelona suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday, December 21, in LaLiga. Pedri sent the home side ahead in the 30th minute, but it proved to be a mere consolation as Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth secured three points for the visitors.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have set their sights on a French defender. Elsewhere, the Catalans have received a boost in their pursuit of Rafael Leao.
On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from December 22, 2024.
Arsenal eyeing Jules Kounde
Jules Kounde
Arsenal have rekindled their interest in Jules Kounde, according to Fichajes.net. The Frenchman has been outstanding for Barcelona this season and has been an omnipresent figure under Hansi Flick.


