Premier League heavyweights Arsenal are willing to fork out €75 million to sign 27-year-old Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Frenkie de Jong is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Barcelona midfielder. They are ready to pay €75 million to secure his services, with Liverpool also keen on signing the Netherlands international.
Frenkie de Jong and his Barcelona rollercoaster
Frenkie de Jong has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Barcelona from Ajax in July 2019. The Dutchman was already among the best midfielders in the world when he arrived in Catalonia nearly half a dozen years ago. While he has been a dependable performer for Barcelona, his stock has fallen in the last few seasons.
The 27-year-old has turned out nearly 250 times thus far for Barcelona while chipping in with 19 goals and 22 assists. However, de Jong’s long-term future at the Catalan club is uncertain after entering the final 18 months of his contract.
In addition, amid Barcelona’s financial issues, cashing in on the Dutch midfielder makes sense for the Blaugrana. Meanwhile, the Netherlands international has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Arsenal and Liverpool among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League adventure beckons?
Arsenal’s interest in Frenkie de Jong is understandable. The Gunners are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho. Interestingly, the former is a target for Barcelona. So, de Jong has emerged as a viable target for Arsenal, with the North London club ready to pay €75 million to land him.
As for Liverpool, the Reds are keen on adding to their midfield unit heading into the summer transfer window. While Ryan Gravenberch has been a revelation this term, Arne Slot wants more options in the middle of the park. So, the 27-year-old Dutchman is an option worth considering for Liverpool.
With Arsenal willing to cough up €75 million to land de Jong, Liverpool might have a tall order to secure the Dutch midfielder’s services. It will be interesting to see if the Netherlands international lands in the Premier League if he leaves Barcelona in the coming months.
