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Julian Brandt Transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal
FC Arsenal has expressed interest in Julian Brandt. 'Bild' reports that the attacking midfielder will only seriously consider his future after the season and that no decision has been made yet.
FC Arsenal has expressed interest in Julian Brandt. 'Bild' reports that the attacking midfielder will only seriously consider his future after the season and that no decision has been made yet.
According to Defensa Central, Arsenal will no longer face competition from Real Madrid for the signing of Julian Brandt. The German playmaker's agents reportedly approached Madrid after it emerged that he will not be signing a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund. The report adds that Madrid do not want to sign Brandt, which increases Arsenal’s chances of potentially signing him.
According to Defensa Central, Arsenal will no longer face competition from Real Madrid for the signing of Julian Brandt. The German playmaker's agents reportedly approached Madrid after it emerged that he will not be signing a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund. The report adds that Madrid do not want to sign Brandt, which increases Arsenal’s chances of potentially signing him.
TEAMtalk reported that Julian Brandt’s camp has been in contact with a number of leading Premier League clubs, including Arsenal. High-ranking sources at the Emirates have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Arsenal are ready to make formal offers for Julian Brandt. A source close to the situation told the outlet that Goretzka and Brandt are proven quality on free transfers and fit the system and team, and that it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
TEAMtalk reported that Julian Brandt’s camp has been in contact with a number of leading Premier League clubs, including Arsenal. High-ranking sources at the Emirates have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Arsenal are ready to make formal offers for Julian Brandt. A source close to the situation told the outlet that Goretzka and Brandt are proven quality on free transfers and fit the system and team, and that it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
Arsenal is reportedly interested in Julian Brandt, but the club would not offer him a role as a starter, only as a rotation or backup player.
Arsenal is reportedly interested in Julian Brandt, but the club would not offer him a role as a starter, only as a rotation or backup player.
Borussia Dortmund officially announced over the weekend that Julian Brandt will depart on a free transfer at the end of the season. According to reports, Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona are among the potential new destinations that are waiting.
Borussia Dortmund officially announced over the weekend that Julian Brandt will depart on a free transfer at the end of the season. According to reports, Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona are among the potential new destinations that are waiting.
Patrick Berger in Sky Sports stated that Arsenal is among the clubs interested in Julian Brandt. Sporting director Lars Ricken announced live on Sky Sports that Brandt will not renew his contract with Borussia Dortmund. Julian Brandt's current salary is reported to be 8 million euros annually. His contract expires on June 30, after which he will be able to sign with any club without a transfer fee.
Patrick Berger in Sky Sports stated that Arsenal is among the clubs interested in Julian Brandt. Sporting director Lars Ricken announced live on Sky Sports that Brandt will not renew his contract with Borussia Dortmund. Julian Brandt's current salary is reported to be 8 million euros annually. His contract expires on June 30, after which he will be able to sign with any club without a transfer fee.
Arsenal are interested in German attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund expires in the summer of 2026, at which point he will become a free agent. According to Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger, both Arsenal and Barcelona are monitoring the 29-year-old's situation. Berger also reported that Brandt wants to move abroad after seven years with Dortmund and is considering Spain, Italy, or the UK as possible destinations. Berger further reported that there are not yet any concrete talks with any club. It was reported that during the winter transfer window, Brandt turned down two inquiries from Premier League clubs because he wanted to finish the season with his current team. In addition to Arsenal, TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey has reported interest from Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Tottenham. Sources have also indicated to TEAMtalk that the Premier League is Brandt's preferred destination, and that there is also interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League and MLS. The German international has 48 caps and 3 goals for his country. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he has scored 3 goals in 6 appearances so far. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €20.00m. In May 2025, reports stated that Borussia Dortmund's asking price for the player was between €15 million and €20 million.
Arsenal are interested in German attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund expires in the summer of 2026, at which point he will become a free agent. According to Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger, both Arsenal and Barcelona are monitoring the 29-year-old's situation. Berger also reported that Brandt wants to move abroad after seven years with Dortmund and is considering Spain, Italy, or the UK as possible destinations. Berger further reported that there are not yet any concrete talks with any club. It was reported that during the winter transfer window, Brandt turned down two inquiries from Premier League clubs because he wanted to finish the season with his current team. In addition to Arsenal, TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey has reported interest from Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Tottenham. Sources have also indicated to TEAMtalk that the Premier League is Brandt's preferred destination, and that there is also interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League and MLS. The German international has 48 caps and 3 goals for his country. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he has scored 3 goals in 6 appearances so far. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €20.00m. In May 2025, reports stated that Borussia Dortmund's asking price for the player was between €15 million and €20 million.
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