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Barcelona 'could turn their attention to Arsenal star William Saliba if they miss out on top defensive target Jules Kounde this summer'... with Nou Camp chiefs eyeing alternatives as the Sevilla defender edges closer towards a £55m move to Chelsea

Barcelona could swoop in for Arsenal defender William Saliba if they fail in their bid to bring Jules Kounde to the club this summer.

The French defender spent last season on loan at Marseille, where he was included in Ligue 1's Team of the Season and named the league's Young Player of the Year, as he helped the club to a second-place finish behind PSG.

Saliba, 21, is now back at Arsenal and seen as an important part of Mikel Arteta's squad for the upcoming campaign, despite not yet making a single competitive appearance for the club.