Arsenal emerges as frontrunners for Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. Arsenal have emerged as strong frontrunners in the race to sign VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. Several reports are indicating this news. The Gunners are now in the lead in pursuit of the German international. They are even ahead of other top European clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Summer Transfer Speculation and Rejection
The 24-year-old defensive midfielder was heavily in links with Manchester United who made a late attempt to sign him during the window. But, they unwillingly faced rejection by Stiller, who opted to remain with Stuttgart. He wanted to secure sufficient game time to prepare for his World Cup Dreams. Stiller’s choice to remain at Stuttgart and rejecting United now appears to give Arsenal a key role in his pursuit.
🔴⚪️ Official: Angelo Stiller signs new deal at Stuttgart until June 2028, sealed today.
Huge boost for Stuttgart as several clubs wanted Stiller for the summer. pic.twitter.com/25ZHSVOsrq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 28, 2025
Player Valuation and High-Profile Endorsements
Stiller has been capped 5 times by Germany. Due to the player’s success and development at Stuttgart his value touches about £52m. Moreover, three years are still remaining of his current contract. His developments over the last 12 months have not gone unnoticed. German National team coach Julian Nagelsmann has good impression about his strong performances in the Bundesliga. He thinks he is ready to step into the shoes of recently retired superstars like Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gündogan. Former Arsenal target Joshua Kimmich also pointed to Stiller’s technical strength and passing game, remarking that he was ready for the next step in professional football.
Arteta’s Vision for the “Complete Midfielder”
Although Arsenal’s recent midfield acquisitions have included bringing in Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard, Mikel Arteta feels Stiller could be a crucial part of his squad. Stiller plays similarly to a “complete midfielder.” A left-sided, deep-lying playmaker with composed nature, tactically intelligent, and has the ability to link defence and attack–all of which is what Arteta wants in his system.
🚨 Arsenal are the new frontrunners to sign Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller after a last-minute bid from Manchester United failed in the summer.
(Source: Express) pic.twitter.com/3uQEf7gZbY
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 9, 2025
Fierce Competition from European Giants
Still, there is plenty of competition; Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are all considering the situation seriously. The last time Stiller was in the public eye, his statement showed he was happy to move abroa. He mentioned he was quite emotional about Florian Wirtz’s move to Liverpool, and has a long term ambition to play in Major League Soccer.
Timeline for a Potential Move
So currently Arsenal appear to be the favorites. But any move may happen in 2026 rather than January. Moreover, Stiller is committing to staying stable ahead of the World Cup.