{"id":13621,"date":"2026-04-22T19:49:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=13621"},"modified":"2026-04-22T19:49:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:49:50","slug":"spain-defender-ona-batlle-close-to-joining-arsenal-from-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=13621","title":{"rendered":"Spain defender Ona Batlle close to joining Arsenal from Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal as a free agent in the summer.<\/b><\/p>\n

Batlle’s deal at Barcelona expires at the end of the season, and BBC Sport reported in January she had held advanced discussions with Arsenal over a pre-contract agreement.<\/p>\n

Arsenal are increasingly confident they are set for a successful summer, with deals for Batlle and other key targets to be completed early.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old Spaniard has been a priority target for the Gunners, with Republic of Ireland full-back Katie McCabe set to exit.<\/p>\n

England midfielder Georgia Stanway, 27, is also likely to join Arsenal when her Bayern Munich contract expires at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

Stanway, who helped England win back-to-back European Championships, moved to Bayern from Manchester City in 2022 and has won three Bundesliga titles.<\/p>\n

There have also been reports, external<\/span><\/a> that Switzerland midfielder Geraldine Reuteler is set to join Arsenal from Frankfurt, as well as potential further additions.<\/p>\n

Batlle’s arrival would be one of the biggest moves in recent years as Arsenal have revamped their approach to recruitment, targeting top players early.<\/p>\n

Following the appointment of ex-England striker Jodie Taylor as Arsenal Women’s first technical director in January, the club aim to plan ahead to the next three transfer windows and ensure a constant evolution.<\/p>\n

Batlle spent three seasons at Manchester United between 2020 and 2023 and was part of the Spain squad that won the 2023 World Cup.<\/p>\n

She also played a key role as Spain reached the Euro 2025 final – where they lost to England on penalties – and helped Barca claim the Women’s Champions League in 2024.<\/p>\n

Batlle is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world and it is understood she is keen for a return to the Women’s Super League.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Arsenal announced a two-year contract extension for striker Stina Blackstenius.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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