THE DEFENDER ENDS CONTRACT IN JUNE 30
Barça could sign a 'jewel' of Arsenal ... at zero cost!
Published:24/01/2025 - 20:58h
Updated:24/01/2025 - 20:59h
FC Barcelona could try to launch an offensive for one of Arsenal's great promises, with the option of signing it as a free agent if it does not renew
The sports management of FC Barcelona has shown in recent years to have an important capacity for two things: the first of them is to scout young and emerging talent from various parts of the world, and the second is to make signings at zero cost, adding players who end their contracts at their respective teams as free agents. This way, the club saves the cost of paying a transfer fee.
In this sense, it seems that FC Barcelona has on its radar a player who combines these two characteristics prominently. Faced with this situation, the Catalan team is considering the option of incorporating Ayden Heaven, an 18-year-old defender who has not renewed his contract with Arsenal despite having an offer on the table.
Barcelona would have to enter a bidding war for Ayden Heaven if they want to sign him
With the link with the London team coming to an end on June 30, several clubs, including FC Barcelona, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, would be closely monitoring the defender's situation. This with the intention of incorporating him at zero cost.
However, according to Romano, the Blaugrana club would not be the only one interested in securing the services of Ayden Heaven, who has already had the opportunity to debut with Arsenal's first team as a free agent. Also, in this race, Eintracht Frankfurt from Germany and Manchester United are participating. The latter apparently is the favorite in the bidding for the Londoner.
Arguments supporting the signing of the London defender
The outcome of this operation will be something to follow, as Ayden Heaven emerges as a very promising defender, with qualities that support his incorporation. He is a versatile left-footed player capable of performing both in the center of defense and at left-back, providing the team with significant defensive reinforcement.
Furthermore, he stands out for his physical strength, good positioning, anticipation skills, speed, aerial game, and ability to start plays from the defense thanks to his good ball control.
