90min reports on Arsenal's potential interest in Atletico Madrid's midfielder Pablo Barrios. Arsenal will step up their interest in Atletico Madrid's tough-tackling midfielder Pablo Barrios if they go ahead with the hiring of Andrea Berti as sporting director.

Andrea Berta is reportedly keen on facilitating Pablo Barrios's transfer from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal upon his arrival at the London club later this year. Berta is anticipated to take on the role of Arsenal’s new sporting director soon, following his departure from Atletico Madrid in January. He has expressed his intention to secure a deal for the 21-year-old during the summer transfer window. Barrios has a €100 million release clause in his current contract with Atletico Madrid, and Arsenal would need to activate this clause to acquire him. Berta is known to admire Barrios greatly, having worked with him during their time at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Arsenal are targeting a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios. Andrea Berta, expected to become Arsenal's sporting director, admires Barrios and shares the club's interest in him. Barrios has had a breakout season under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid, making 31 appearances and playing a key role in Champions League knockout ties. He also earned his first senior cap for Spain in late 2024. Barrios is under contract with Atletico until 2028, with a €100 million release clause.

Arsenal are prepared to trigger the €100 million release clause in Pablo Barrios’ Atletico Madrid contract. The 21-year-old has been linked with a number of top clubs over the past few months, and Arsenal have joined Chelsea in the race to sign him ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window. Arsenal are even prepared to pay Barrios’ €100m release clause to strengthen their midfield options. Atletico Madrid will only sanction a sale this summer if Barrios’ release clause is paid in full.