Arsenal are in a transfer battle with Manchester City to sign a Barcelona star. Mikel Arteta and his men are set to face Pep Guardiola and his men in the Carabao Cup final this Sunday.
If Arteta wins this game, then he will end Arsenal’s trophy drought. This season, Arsenal and Manchester City are the two best teams in England by far.
That is why they are occupying the first two spots in the Premier League table, with the Gunners leading the Citizens by nine points, having played an extra game.
However, recently, Manchester City faced a setback as they are now out of the Champions League after losing to Real Madrid on both legs.
But the Gunners are in the quarter-final, and they are set to face Sporting CP. However, the rivalry between Arteta and Guardiola is now expected to take centre stage in the transfer market.
Both Spaniards are interested in signing a Barcelona defender. According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal and Manchester City will be in a transfer battle next summer for Pau Cubarsi.
The La Masia graduate became the youngest player to make 100 appearances for the Catalan club. He also became the youngest player to play a Champions League knockout game.
Cubarsi already has multiple titles under his belt. His contract with Barcelona is valid till 2029, and the Catalan club have no intention in selling their star defender.
However, with their financial situation, Arsenal and Manchester City could throw money that might change their mind next summer.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
Arsenal and Manchester City are showing a concrete interest in Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi 👀
Barca are relaxed about the situation – Cubarsi has a €500m release clause and contract until 2029 🔒
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— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) March 19, 2026
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