Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger reported that Barcelona and Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring the situation of Julian Brandt. The 29-year-old German international is set to become a free agent this summer. After seven years with Borussia Dortmund, Brandt wants to move abroad, with Spain, Italy, and the UK considered potential destinations. Dortmund had attempted to convince the midfielder to sign a new contract, but he has decided to leave. TEAMtalk's transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, has also reported interest in Brandt from Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Tottenham. According to sources cited by TEAMtalk, the Premier League is understood to be his preferred destination, and there is also interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer. Patrick Berger also reported that there are currently no concrete talks with any club and that Brandt had turned down two inquiries from Premier League clubs during the winter transfer window because he wanted to finish the season with Dortmund. The German international has 48 caps and 3 goals for his country. In the current Bundesliga season, he has scored 3 goals in 6 appearances. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €20.00m. In May 2025, reports stated Borussia Dortmund's asking price was between €15 million and €20 million. By the January 2026 transfer window, reports indicated that interested Premier League clubs were hoping to sign him for a 'nominal fee'.