Arsenal has been linked to Barcelona player Frenkie De Jong in recent weeks. The 28-year-old Dutch international is a favorite of Mikel Arteta, who is aiming to sign him on a free transfer when his Barcelona contract expires in 2026, according to a report from Fichajes.
When the transfer market reopens in January, Arsenal will be allowed to have a pre-contract agreement with the player. Seeing if they can persuade the player to join the team will be fascinating. A free move of a player of his caliber would be a remarkable acquisition. De Jong has also been associated with Liverpool.
At the top level, the 28-year-old is a dependable performer with the talent to succeed in the Premier League. With players like Martin Odegaard and Martin Zubimendi, he might build a strong alliance. In order to dominate games in the center of the park, Arsenal requires players with quality.
Arsenal want to sign £420,000-a-week Barcelona star
Fichajes stated that as they await the outcome of De Jong’s contract discussions with Barcelona, Arsenal would keep a tight eye on his condition over the upcoming months. According to reports, the Dutch midfielder’s current circumstances are generating excitement in North London since he may join Arsenal’s already potent midfield when he becomes a free agent in 2026.
De Jong has made 259 games for Barcelona so far, and he helped the team win both the league and the cup last season, giving him six trophies at the Nou Camp. With Ajax, the ‘world-class’ 28-year-old won the Dutch Cup and the Eredivisie once.
With the most recent addition last month being former Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal has spent well over £200 million on six new acquisitions this summer.
Christian Norgaard and Zubimendi have both joined Arteta’s team as midfield reinforcements, while agreements have been reached for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Noni Madueke, and Cristhian Mosquera. Given that Leandro Trossard’s future at the Emirates is still up in the air, the Gunners could be planning departures before the transfer deadline.
