In order to complete a summer deal, Arsenal has begun negotiations with Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski, FootballTransfers understands.
A number of teams from Europe’s top five leagues have shown a great deal of interest in signing the 20-year-old in recent months, and Arsenal is prepared to step up their efforts before the summer transfer window opens.
Arsenal has reportedly begun negotiations with Gasiorowski’s representatives after FootballTransfers exclusively revealed earlier this year that the Gunners would compete with Real Madrid for his services.
Although Mikel Arteta’s team has not yet begun negotiations to sign the Bournemouth defender this summer, Arsenal has also been linked to fellow Spaniard Dean Huijsen in recent weeks. However, in an attempt to add a new defender to the team prior to the 2025–2026 season, the north London giants have already discussed a move with Gasiorowski’s representatives.
Arsenal battle Real Madrid for Valencia’s Yarek Gasiorowski
At Arsenal, Mikel Arteta wants to improve his defensive options, especially since there may be departures in the upcoming transfer windows. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, and Jakob Kiwior are among the players that may be leaving, and Arteta has named Gasiorowski as a top contender to take their place.
Valencia has acted quickly to ensure Gasiorowski’s future despite the mounting interest. In the event that they decide to use the two-year option in his contract, which will take effect once he plays 20 senior games with at least 45 minutes of playing time each, the young defender’s contract was recently extended until 2027. His release clause has been set at €60 million as part of this agreement, which reflects his growing importance within the team.
Arsenal hopes to entice Gasiorowski to North London with their aggressive strategy and Arteta’s track record of nurturing youthful talent. However, this transfer fight is only getting started because of Real Madrid’s history and Valencia’s unwillingness to let go of their emerging star.
