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Arsenal eye Frenkie de Jong amid Barcelona contract stand

By on September 15, 2025

Frankie de Jong Barcelona

Arsenal are keeping close watch on Frenkie de Jong’s future, with Barcelona making their position clear, according to reports from Fichajes.

The Catalan club have warned that the midfielder must agree a new deal before January or risk being placed on the transfer list.

Barcelona’s board are determined not to repeat past mistakes of losing important players without receiving a fee. They want clarity soon.

Club president Joan Laporta has already stressed that the Dutchman’s future depends entirely on signing an extension in the coming months.

De Jong joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019 for £65 million and has since become one of the best midfielders in European football.

Now 28, he has won two La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies during his time in Spain, proving his quality and consistency.

Barcelona’s financial concerns

Barcelona are under pressure to balance their books and meet financial fair play rules, which makes De Jong’s situation more delicate.

He is one of the highest earners in the squad, and the club view a potential sale as the best option if talks fail.

Transfermarkt currently values the midfielder at around £39 million, and a January move would help the club ease financial strain.

Despite Barcelona’s preference to keep him, they cannot match the high wages the player is asking for in his next deal.

De Jong himself wants to remain at Barcelona, but salary demands remain a key issue, leaving the situation unresolved.

Arsenal’s midfield plans

Arsenal strengthened their midfield this summer with Martin Zubimendi and Christian Nørgaard, but Mikel Arteta still wants more creativity.

The Spanish manager believes De Jong would bring balance between ball recovery and distribution, adding vision and control in midfield areas.

Arteta also sees the Dutchman as a player who could raise Arsenal’s level in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Although Arsenal are seen as favourites, they face competition from the Saudi Pro League, who are ready to join the race.

However, sources close to the player suggest he prefers to remain in Europe’s top leagues rather than moving to Saudi Arabia.

The decision is now in the hands of De Jong, and Barcelona want clarity before the winter window to avoid a risky outcome.