Arsenal are monitoring Leicester Metropolis winger Harvey Barnes however haven’t but joined Tottenham within the race for his signature, based on Ben Jacobs in his CaughtOffside column.
The Gunners have three different priorities for the second, based on Jacobs, with Mikel Arteta’s aspect eager to safe offers for Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber first.
Barnes impressed for Leicester within the Premier League final season, regardless of their relegation, and it is smart that the 25-year-old is now prone to get a transfer again to the highest flight this summer time.
Arsenal may do with extra depth in assault, so there could be room for Barnes to come back in and supply an possibility off the bench, or permit star duo Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to relaxation a bit extra typically.
Jacobs says Spurs are additionally ones to observe within the race for Barnes’ signature, although he denied current studies in regards to the north Londoners making a double bid for him and Foxes teammate James Maddison.
“Though Spurs are eager about each James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, I’m not conscious of a double bid regardless of studies. Leicester will deal with any affords individually and if Spurs did transfer for each they would want a minimal of £80m, and even perhaps extra,” Jacobs mentioned.
“Barnes had a beautiful season for Leicester regardless of being relegated, scoring 13 Premier League objectives. Spurs and West Ham are ones to observe. I might control Villa, too, the place Barnes’ ex-Leicester teammate Youri Tielemans moved to not too long ago on a free switch.
“Arsenal haven’t joined the race but, however it’s most likely truthful to say they’re monitoring the scenario. However their precedence is to get Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber accomplished. Success for all three would see them spend near £200m.”
