Arsenal ‘reach’ £34m for Barcelona star as Spain star responds to interest from Arteta

Arsenal have offered to pay €40m (£34m) to Barcelona for Spanish defender Alejandro Balde, according to reports in Spain.

The Gunners could look to sign a new full-back this summer as Mikel Arteta hopes to strengthen his squad ahead of another tilt for the Premier League title.

made huge strides again last season with the signings of Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and David Raya taking them to another level once again, missing out on the title on the final day of the Premier League season to Manchester City.

And now Spain international with reports in Spain claiming that Arsenal have reached €40m (£34m) for the signing.

Balde had been placed on the exit ramp at Barcelona with a number of clubs around Europe reportedly interested in taking him away from…