Arsenal have ramped up their interest in Belgian star Maxim De Cuyper and are in discussions over a potential summer deal, as per a report.
Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Arsenal are ready for a transformative summer window in which they will bolster numerous positions. There could be new arrivals at centre-forward, left wing, central midfield, left-back and goalkeeper.
Mikel Arteta will have plenty of money to spend too, as Arsenal did not sign anyone in January. That is despite strong links with several strikers including Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha.
It seems left-back is one area Arteta wants the Arsenal board to strengthen quickly, as the Gunners have been credited with firm interest in Club Brugge’s De Cuyper.
According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Arsenal have entered negotiations with De Cuyper’s agent as they attempt to strike a contract agreement with the player. This comes after they were named as potential suitors for him back in August.
Arsenal are racing to try and forge a deal with the six-cap Belgium international before any other big club.
The report adds that AC Milan have also made contact with De Cuyper’s representative, while West Ham United and Juventus have scouted him on several occasions this term.
Arsenal want to get De Cuyper’s guarantee that he is open to joining them this summer. Once this has been sorted, they will enter official talks with Brugge to try and thrash out a deal.
The Belgian outfit are looking for €25million (£20.6m / $25.9m) to sell De Cuyper, a fee well within Arsenal’s reach.
De Cuyper established himself as an assist machine during the 2023-24 campaign. Indeed, he registered five goals and 15 assists for Brugge in all competitions.
