Arsenal in talks to sign Barcelona’s Ona Batlle in summer
Arsenal have held advanced talks with Barcelona full-back Ona Batlle in the hope of reaching a pre-contract agreement to sign her this summer.
The 26-year-old is free to talk to other clubs, with her current contract at Barcelona set to expire at the end of the season.
European champions Arsenal already have plans in place for the summer window and are hoping to bring in Batlle on a free transfer.
The Gunners are also close to agreeing a deal for England midfielder Georgia Stanway when she leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
If they complete a deal for Spain international Batlle, it would be one of the biggest moves in recent years.
The full-back, who spent three seasons at Manchester United between 2020 and 2023, was part of the Spain team that won the World Cup three years ago.
She also played a key role as Spain reached the Euro 2025 final and Barcelona won the Women’s Champions League crown in 2024.
Batlle is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, but it is understood she is keen to return to the Women’s Super League.