Transfer News: Arsenal To Sign RB Leipzig Defender As Barca’s Financial Problems Rule Them Out Of Possible Transfer

Transfer News: Arsenal To Sign RB Leipzig Defender As Barca’s Financial Problems Rule Them Out Of Possible Transfer

It was always bewildering to see reports enumerating how clubs are battling financially now, just to see a report coming out hours after the fact connecting them with a major signing this Summer.

Dayot Upameca in action for RB Leipzig

The true reality is starting to show that a few clubs would have to remain quiet in the market for some time, and one of those could be Barcelona.

Ivisionsport have given an account of the most recent with a potential transfer for RB Leipzig centre back Dayot Upamecano, and there could be some uplifting news for Arsenal.

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They guarantee that Mikel Arteta is desperate to improve his defence this Summer and the French defender could be the perfect man for them to get, but it’s not clear yet if they will have the option to the youngster’s asking price.

One of the principle concerns would be that another team could come in and gazump them, but they may be struggling financially as well.

They state that Barcelona are intensely keen on signing him, however they are having money issues that will likely rule them out of making a move.

The reality of the situation will become obvious eventually if Arsenal figure out how to make a move for him this Summer, but it seems like they won’t face a lot of competition.