Tim Stillman ([Arseblog](https://arseblog.news/2025/09/arseblog-exclusive-arsenal-women-pushing-to-sign-geraldine-reuteler-from-frankfurt/)) reports that Arsenal are targeting Geraldine Reuteler as the transfer deadline approaches on Thursday, September 4. With news that Lia Wälti is likely to join Juventus, the Gunners are seeking a midfield replacement. Reuteler, Wälti’s Swiss national teammate, recently featured at the [Women’s EURO 2025](https://womenfootball.blog/womens-euro-2025/), where Switzerland reached the quarter-finals before falling to world champions Spain. Currently at Eintracht Frankfurt, Reuteler is valued highly by her club, who are reluctant to let her leave. Known for her versatility, she could be an excellent fit for Arsenal and suit manager Renée Slegers’ style, as she favors players capable of covering multiple positions.
Juventus are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti. The Swiss international recently featured at the Women’s EURO 2025 on home soil, reaching the quarter-finals before Switzerland were knocked out by Spain.
Wälti joined Arsenal in 2018 from Turbine Potsdam and has since won the WSL, Women’s Champions League, and two Conti Cups with the Gunners. According to reports, Juventus and Arsenal have been in talks for several weeks and aim to finalize a deal before the close of the Italian transfer window on September 10.
In other transfer news, Arsenal have sent out several young players on loan for the upcoming season. Midfielder Laila Harbert has joined Portland Thorns for the 2025 NWSL campaign. The 18-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with Southampton in the Women’s Championship, where she made nine appearances, starting eight of them. She has already featured twice for Arsenal’s senior side, including a pre-season match against the Washington Spirit in 2024. There are multiple other younger players set to go out on loan for the 2025/26 season.