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22/04/26 21:30:00

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Arsenal is closely monitoring Frenkie de Jong's situation, as Barcelona has given him a clear message about his future.

The Catalan club has warned that if the midfielder does not sign the renewal before January, they will put him on the transfer market to prevent him from leaving for free in the summer of 2026.

Barcelona's Ultimatum to Frenkie de Jong

According to Spanish media, Joan Laporta has made it clear that Frenkie de Jong's continuity depends on a new contract. The board does not want to repeat past mistakes and lose a key player without compensation.

The Dutch footballer, who arrived in 2019 from Ajax for 75 million euros, has won two La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies with Barça. At 28, he is at his peak and has become an elite midfielder in Europe.

Arsenal's Interest in Strengthening the Midfield

Arsenal has already reinforced the midfield with the signings of Martin Zubimendi and Christian Nørgaard, but Mikel Arteta believes a top creative profile is still missing. De Jong would fit perfectly into that role, combining recovery with ball distribution and vision.

A recent report by Fichajes states that the London club plans to leverage the contractual uncertainty for negotiations in January. Arteta also sees the Dutchman as a player who would raise the team's level in the fight for the Premier League and Champions League.

The Contractual Dilemma and Financial Pressure

Barcelona needs to balance its finances under the financial fair play regulations. Keeping De Jong, one of the highest earners, poses a challenge. The club believes that if no agreement is reached soon, a winter transfer would be the best option.

The emergence of young talents like Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal adds to the possibility of Barça letting go of their star to pave the way for new talents and reduce the wage bill.

Competition and Potential Scenarios

Although Arsenal is the leading candidate, they are not the only club interested. The Saudi Pro League has also shown interest, opening the door to an international bidding war. However, sources close to De Jong indicate his preference to stay in European elite football.

The player wants to remain at Barça but demands salary conditions the board is unwilling to meet. In any case, his decision before January is crucial, as the La Liga champions cannot afford to risk losing him without financial return.

The future of Frenkie de Jong is at a critical juncture. Arsenal is closely watching, Barcelona is pressuring with an ultimatum, and the player is torn between staying at Camp Nou or taking a new direction in his career in England.

The answer will come in the coming months and could mark one of the most significant moves in the upcoming transfer market.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Arsenal, interesado en el fichaje de Frenkie de Jong en enero