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Arsenal ready to beat Man Utd to superstar midfield signing
Cameron Smith
- 8 Feb 2026 16:22 GMT
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Arsenal are reportedly the frontrunners in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka amid competition from several elite clubs across Europe.
The 31-year-old will become a free agent when his current contract at the Allianz Arena expires in July and Vincent Kompany’s side have already confirmed that he will not be signing fresh terms with the club.
Current ETV
Leon Goretzka
M, DM (C)
Bayern
Leon Goretzka
M, DM (C)
Bayern
ETV Range
€12M - €14.7M
In an official statement posted on their official club website last week, Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund said: “Leon feels very much at home in this club and this team. Despite several quality inquiries, he has decided to stay here until the end of the season.
“After open and constructive talks, we have come to the conclusion together that he will seek out a new challenge in the summer. It’ll be eight years at Bayern - eight extremely successful years with a strong person and player. Leon will give his all up to the summer to win as many more titles with the team as possible.”
Goretzka has subsequently been heavily linked with a number of top clubs and Arsenal were interested in a late deal on Transfer Deadline Day after a serious foot injury suffered by Mikel Merino. However, a transfer failed to materialise.
Despite this, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle United have all been contacted by Goretzka’s camp, although the Gunners are understood to be leading the race for his signature, as per TEAMtalk.
AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and Olympique Marseille are also reportedly keeping close tabs on Goretzka’s situation, while two unnamed clubs in the Saudi Pro League have also registered their interest in the Bayern star.
Leon Goretzka to join Arsenal?
Arsenal bolstered their midfield unit with the signings of Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Eberechi Eze last summer, however they have been linked with a number of midfielders in recent weeks.
FootballTransfers understands that Mikel Arteta’s side are keen to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali and they are expected to pursue a deal when the 2026 summer transfer window opens.
A move for Goretzka may also take place, with Arsenal open to finalising a Bosman deal for the Germany midfielder.
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