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Arsenal are interested in signing SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi.
The 20-year-old Swiss midfielder has performed well in the Bundesliga and Arsenal are aiming to sign him at the end of the season. He could cost around £43 millionit will be interesting to see if that happens, according to TEAMtalk Arsenal are ready to pay for him.
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They have the resources to make a deal and should be able to persuade the player to join the club. Other clubs are also keeping an eye on his progress and Arsenal may need to act quickly to win the race for him.
A highly talented box-to-box midfielder who will add energy, drive and creativity to the team. His arrival will be bad news for Christian Norgaard, who has already struggled to get regular minutes since joining the London club. It would be reasonable to assume that signing the Bundesliga midfielder marks the end of Norgaard’s time at Arsenal.
The 32-year-old joined Arsenal in the summer of 2025 and has played 56 minutes in the Premier League this season.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Young midfielders need regular opportunities to continue developing. He must seek guarantees for game time before joining Arsenal. Sitting on the bench at a big club will have a negative impact on his development.
The technically gifted midfielder has the qualities to succeed in English football and Arsenal could develop him into a future star. They have done a good job developing young players so far.
Mikel Arteta has also been good with young players since he took over at Arsenal. He could play a key role in the 20-year-old midfielder’s development. Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to play for them would be difficult for a youngster. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can conclude a deal.
