Arsenal wants to bring in Tijjani Reijnders from their rivals City to strengthen their midfield.
Tijjani Reijnders linked with stunning Arsenal switch
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Arsenal might go for a big transfer move this summer. They want to bring in a top player from their big rivals, Manchester City. The player is Tijjani Reijnders, who earns around £200,000 every week. This news has excited many football fans.
Why Arsenal Need Tijjani Reijnders?
Arsenal has won the Premier League under manager Mikel Arteta. They keep fighting for the Premier League title every year. However, their midfield needs more strength and quality to win big trophies. Mikel Arteta likes players who can control the game, pass well and work hard and Reijnders fits this style. He is a strong Dutch midfielder who can play in different positions in the middle of the park. Arsenal sees him as someone who can add fresh energy to their team.
Tijjani Reijnders is 27 years old who joined Manchester City and earns a high salary of about £200,000 per week, as reported by Capology. But he has not played as much as he wanted at City. He has fallen down the pecking order under the manager. Reijnders is known for his good passing, quick thinking and ability to score goals from midfield. He has played for the Netherlands national team too. Many clubs in Europe like his skills as Juventus from Italy are also interested in him, as reported per ESPN.
Reijnders’ Premier League stats for 2025-26 season, as per FOTMOB:
Appearances Goals Accurate long balls % Successful passes % Recoveries Aerial duels won %
27 5 50 89.6 58 37.5
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A Shock Move Between Rivals
Manchester City and Arsenal are big rivals who often fight for the top spots in the league. So, Arsenal taking a player from City would be a real surprise. City might be ready to sell Reijnders because they want to make changes in their squad. As reported by GIVEEMESPORT, the club has put a price of around £45 million on him. This is a good chance for Arsenal to get a top quality player with a less cost. This move would make Arsenal’s midfield stronger and deeper. It would give Arteta more choices during tough matches.
The transfer will not be easy as Reijnders earns a lot of money at City. Arsenal will need to offer him similar wages or a good plan for his future in the Premier League. Other clubs like Juventus are talking to him regularly. Arsenal must act quickly if they really want him. They also have other targets for midfield strengthening. Manchester City may not want to sell to a direct rival. But if Reijnders is not happy with his playing time, he might push for the move.
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The Future of Tijjani Reijnders and Arsenal
The Gunners are excited about this rumour. Many fans see it as a smart way to weaken City and improve their own team at the same time. On social media, people are already dreaming about Reijnders playing alongside players like Declan Rice or Martin Odegaard. On the other hand, Manchester City fans will lose a talented player like him if the deal happens. But transfers like this are common in football.
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This summer could be very important for Arsenal. Signing a player like Tijjani Reijnders would show they are serious about winning titles. It is a bold plan that could change the balance of power in English football. Football is full of surprises as we will have to wait and see if this move really happens. One thing is certain that it would be a very interesting transfer story.
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