{"id":44290,"date":"2026-03-10T10:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/the-soon-to-be-free-agent-midfielder-could-start-a-transfer-battle-between-arsenal-and-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:20:15","slug":"the-soon-to-be-free-agent-midfielder-could-start-a-transfer-battle-between-arsenal-and-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/the-soon-to-be-free-agent-midfielder-could-start-a-transfer-battle-between-arsenal-and-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"The soon-to-be free agent midfielder could start a transfer battle between Arsenal and Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/the-soon-to-be-free-agent-midfielder-could-start-a-transfer-battle-between-arsenal-and-barcelona\/#Brandts_situation_at_Borussia_Dortmund\" >Brandt&#8217;s situation at Borussia Dortmund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/the-soon-to-be-free-agent-midfielder-could-start-a-transfer-battle-between-arsenal-and-barcelona\/#Interest_from_Arsenal_and_Barcelona_is_growing\" >Interest from Arsenal and Barcelona is growing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt could leave this summer, with Arsenal and Barcelona reportedly monitoring his situation.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Sky Sports Germany journalist Patrick Berger, both European giants are monitoring the German international as he approaches the final months of his contract with Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p>Brandt has yet to enter formal talks with any club regarding his next move.<\/p>\n<p>However, the 29-year-old is thought to be seriously considering a move overseas as his current contract expires at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brandts_situation_at_Borussia_Dortmund\"><\/span>Brandt&#8217;s situation at Borussia Dortmund<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brandt has been a key player at Borussia Dortmund since joining the club from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019. He is known for his creativity, technical ability and versatility across attacking midfield roles.<\/p>\n<p>Brandt has been a consistent contributor to Dortmund&#8217;s attack.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past few seasons, he has often been deployed as a central playmaker, but is equally comfortable playing on the wing or in more creative positions.<\/p>\n<p>His vision, passing range and ability to unravel defenses make him a valuable component of Dortmund&#8217;s attacking system.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Blount&#8217;s importance to the team, Blount&#8217;s contract situation creates uncertainty over his future.<\/p>\n<p>Dortmund face the possibility of losing one of their most experienced players on a free transfer as his current contract expires this summer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interest_from_Arsenal_and_Barcelona_is_growing\"><\/span>Interest from Arsenal and Barcelona is growing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-414x294.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-630x448.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-768x546.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-770x548.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-900x640.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-1200x854.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga-1536x1093.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fc-st-pauli-v-borussia-dortmund-bundesliga.jpg.webp 1621w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dortmund&#8217;s Julian Brandt in action (Photo by Stuart Franklin\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Arsenal and Barcelona are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Brandt.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s interest appears to be linked to the club&#8217;s desire to add an experienced and creative option to their midfield as they continue to compete for major honors under manager Mikel Arteta.<\/p>\n<p>Brandt&#8217;s technical qualities could make him a useful addition to Arsenal&#8217;s squad, especially as the club balances domestic and European competition.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Barcelona are actively looking for a creative midfielder who can play between the lines.<\/p>\n<p>Financial constraints often force Catalan clubs to prioritize players available on free transfers, making Brandt an attractive option.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Arsenal considering loan move for English defender who struggles to find playing time<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt could leave this summer, with Arsenal and Barcelona reportedly monitoring his situation.According to Sky Sports Germany journalist Patrick Berger, both European giants are monitoring the German international as he approaches the final months of his contract with Dortmund. 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