New suitor for Frenkie de Jong
The Dutch midfielder is being targeted by a major Premier League club.
Arsenal is interested in signing Frenkie de Jong, midfielder of FC Barcelona, for the upcoming winter transfer window and is preparing a €50 million offer to convince the blaugrana team to part with the Dutchman. Barcelona would view a sale positively given the need to strengthen their defense.
According to El Nacional, coach Mikel Arteta considers the incorporation of the Barcelona midfielder a priority to lead the foundation of his midfield, given the imminent departure of Martín Zubimendi in the winter window, in an operation where the London side is directly competing with Paris Saint-Germain. Zubimendi has become a target for teams like Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, and Chelsea.
The Rodri Effect and FC Barcelona's Stance
De Jong's sporting situation at Camp Nou presents an open scenario. Although the player has overcome his physical issues and has received positive feedback from Hansi Flick, the fierce competition for a starting spot in the Catalan midfield alongside Rodri has sparked an internal debate about his long-term continuity.
From the Barcelona board, they state that they consider the Dutch international an important part of their competitive structure, but they acknowledge that his continued presence will depend solely on whether the player agrees to renew his contract or decides to seek a change of scenery to guarantee himself an undisputed role. In London and Paris, they are waiting for a direct response from the player's camp before formalizing discussions between clubs.
Arteta vs. PSG: Capital Battle for the Dutch Playmaker
For Mikel Arteta, Frenkie de Jong represents the ideal tactical profile to replace Zubimendi without disrupting the fluidity in ball distribution or the positional control required by the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. The €50 million that the Gunners’ management is preparing aims to entice a blaugrana club always receptive to operations that generate immediate salary margin.
However, Paris Saint-Germain is actively monitoring the situation in the French capital, willing to match the financial terms and offer him a lead role at the Parc des Princes.
The technical secretary of Arsenal will intensify contacts with Frenkie de Jong's agents during the first weeks of December 2026. If the Dutch midfielder gives the green light to his departure from LaLiga, Arsenal will immediately submit their €50 million offer to FC Barcelona to finalize his arrival in January 2027.
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