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19 Sep 2026 | 10.30
Premier League
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Luca Weinhandl, a 17-year-old Austrian midfielder from Sturm Graz, is being tracked by the transfer market of Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa ahead of January 2027. The three Premier clubs have sent scouts to assess the player, with a potential transfer fee of around 17 million pounds, close to 20 million euros.
Luca Weinhandl, target of three Premier clubs
Arsenal stands out as one of the teams that has made significant progress in tracking Weinhandl. According to CaughtOffside, the 'Gunners' have already made initial contacts and have reports on the midfielder, although there are no advanced discussions yet with Sturm Graz.
Brighton and Aston Villa also have the player on their radar. Representatives from all three clubs were present at Sturm Graz's recent matches against Rapid Vienna and LASK, indicating direct scouting in the Austrian league.
The Premier clubs may turn this tracking into a deal during winter, but there is no formal offer yet. The latest reports suggest a potential transfer fee of around 17 million pounds, a sum that could entice Sturm Graz to consider a sale.
🚨 Arsenal have made INITIAL CONTACT over a potential January move for 17-year-old Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl.
— Arsenal Radar (@ArsenalRadar) September 17, 2026
The Gunners have scouted the Austria U19 international, with Aston Villa and Brighton also monitoring the youngster.
Sturm Graz manager Fabio Ingolitsch on… pic.twitter.com/F5xf3JW6GE
Austria has already given him a place in the senior squad
Weinhandl, born on January 11, 2009, stands 1.90 meters tall and plays as a midfielder. Sturm Graz confirmed a long-term professional contract in June 2025 after the player's 9 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist with the reserve team in the Austrian Second Division.
In the 2026/27 season, the player has made 5 appearances and played 373 minutes in the Austrian Bundesliga, with 4 starts, although he has not scored or assisted yet. Additionally, Sturm Graz has won 31 duels out of 60 in the league.
His European experience has also grown. UEFA records 4 matches and 289 minutes in the Champions League 2026/27, with 1 goal and no assists, while the midfielder had previously featured in the Europa League with Graz's team.
Weinhandl is also part of Austria's youth teams. He played in the U-17 World Cup in 2025, where Austria reached the final, after representing the U-15 and U-16 teams.
A gem that Sturm Graz does not need to sell
Sturm Graz is not obligated to sell the player, and Weinhandl himself is not pushing to leave Austria. Coach Fabio Ingolitsch also confirmed this week that the club sees him as part of the squad for the season.
Hence, the Premier interest comes before formal negotiations. Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa will continue assessing Luca Weinhandl in the upcoming weeks and could translate their evaluations into offers when the January 2027 market opens, with an initial valuation close to 20 million euros.
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