Arsenal Misses Opportunity to Sign £9m Target; Now on £854m release clause
Under the astute guidance of Edu, Arsenal has secured several impressive deals, showcasing the club’s knack for spotting talent at reasonable prices.
Martin Odegaard’s acquisition for £30m, Gabriel Martinelli for a mere £6m, and Gabriel Magalhaes for £27m highlight the success of Edu’s recruitment strategy, proving that the Gunners can find gems without breaking the bank.
Missed Opportunity: Pau Cubarsi
As reported by Spanish news outlet SPORT, Arsenal was drawn to Barcelona’s promising talent Pau Cubarsi.
Arsenal’s radar was honed in on Barcelona wonderkid, with his tantalizing £8.5m release clause catching the attention of the Emirates hierarchy.
However, despite initial interest, Cubarsi is now set to sign a new contract with Barca, including a staggering release clause of £854m, a testament to his rising stature in European football.
According to Fabrizio Romano, “Pau Cubarsi’s new contract at Barca will include a release clause worth €1bn (£854m).
Deco has already negotiated terms with Cubarsi’s agents two weeks ago.
Final details are being sorted but Barca count on Cubarsi to sign new deal soon as key part of present/future project.”
Cubarsi, aged 17, has impressed under Xavi’s leadership, earning accolades like the Man of the Match in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Napoli.
Additionally, he has made his mark in Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squad.
Edu’s Defensive Focus
While Cubarsi slips away, Edu remains focused on strengthening Arsenal’s defensive lineup.
According to a report from The Times, Arsenal is eyeing Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi for a potential summer transfer.
The south London club is concerned about losing the England international as the 23-year-old is rumored to command a fee of £55m.
Although this price tag surpasses the £8.5m release clause for Cubarsi by a significant margin, it is considered a reasonable valuation for a promising English talent like Guehi, who combines youth with experience and has substantial potential for further development.
