According to Sport Klub, Rijeka's Toni Fruk is on the verge of signing for Arsenal, with negotiations between the midfielder and the leaders of the English Premier League in advanced stages. The talks are reportedly progressing actively and the deal is expected to be finalized soon. His manager, Andy Bara, was seen in London. Speaking to tportal, Andy Bara stated that it would be neither fair nor professional for him to comment on the names of clubs, but said they are active. He added that they are working, contacting, and offering, and that while there is interest from several clubs, it is too early for any announcements or to say that Toni is about to sign with any club. Foreign media report that these are initial talks and monitoring, not a deal about to be realized.

According to sources from Croatia, Arsenal are in talks to sign 24-year-old Croatian midfielder Toni Fruk from Rijeka. The same sources indicate that negotiations are advancing and that the midfielder is expected to complete a move to London soon. Fruk has recently signed with a new agent, Bara, who is also an agent for players such as Dani Olmo. Fruk has 5 caps and 1 goal for Croatia and has been in impressive form this season, with 8 goals and 2 assists in 16 league appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €9.00m. He has also been linked with other clubs, including Paris Saint Germain and Liverpool.