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Ona Batlle won the World Cup with Spain in 2023 Arsenal have held advanced discussions with Barcelona full-back Ona Batlle in the hope of reaching a pre-contract agreement to sign her in the summer. The 26-year-old is free to hold talks with other clubs with her current contract at Barcelona due to expire at the end of the season. European champions Arsenal already have plans in place for the summer window and are hopeful of bringing in Batlle on a free transfer. The Gunners are also close to agreeing terms with England midfielder Georgia Stanway to join when she leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Should they strike a deal with 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 squad that won the World Cup three years ago. She also played a key role as Spain reached the Euro 2025 final and Barcelona claimed 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 for a return to the Women's Super League. Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another season of the Women's Football Weekly podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Europa League: Build-up to final league phase games as Elliott starts for Aston Villa Palace move for £50m Strand Larsen in doubt Brighton to reject £20m Forest bid for Ayari The fake shaman who scammed Hampstead's wealthiest What’s behind the rise in shoplifting? Gripping Irish crime drama set in a tight-knit community Is behavioural science steering your spending? Why have English teams dominated as Real & PSG face play-offs? Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call. Video Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace 'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' Video'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' England on course for fifth Champions League spot Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia Global brand in an EFL world - Wrexham's £48m cash injection explained What happens next after latest link between heading and brain disease? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why did Alcaraz, Sinner & Sabalenka have to remove fitness trackers? Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders? F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy? Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.