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Strong chance “highly respected” star could join Arsenal, reliable journalist claims 3 February 2026 at 20:10

Strong chance “highly respected” star could join Arsenal, reliable journalist claims

3 February 2026 at 20:10

Leon Goretzka has been linked with a move away from German champions Bayern Munich.

Arsenal were very interested in signing the player before the January transfer window closed, but the player had already committed to the German club that he would stay until the end of the season. Now, Christian Falk has revealed to CF Bayern Insider that there is a strong chance the player could move to Arsenal at the end of the season if they decide to return for him.

Tottenham wanted Goretzka in January as well.

Leon Goretzka has excelled for club and country

The 30-year-old has shown his quality in Germany and has the physical and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League. Arsenal are looking to add more muscle and drive in the middle of the park, and the German international would be ideal for them. He has extensive experience and the quality to play for the biggest clubs in the world. He is at the peak of his powers, and this could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge as well.

He has won several major trophies throughout his career, and he knows what it takes to play for a big club and to regularly challenge for trophies. He has been a key player for club and country over the years.

Goretzka would be a quality signing

Leon Goretzka warming up for Bayern Munich (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

The 30-year-old will be out of contract in the summer, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can get the deal done. Signing a player of his quality and experience on a free transfer would be a huge bargain.

Goretzka has been labelled as a player “highly respected” by his teammates. There is no doubt that he would be an excellent addition for Arsenal on and off the pitch. Arsenal need leaders like him in the squad if they want to compete at the highest level regularly.

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Enquiry made: Arsenal have explored Deadline Day move to sign Bayern Munich star 2 February 2026 at 22:02

Enquiry made: Arsenal have explored Deadline Day move to sign Bayern Munich star

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By:Mark Brus

2 February 2026 at 22:02

Arsenal have reportedly made an enquiry about Bayern Munich central midfielder Leon Goretzka, though a move currently looks unlikely.

That’s according to a report from talkSPORT, who state that the Gunners had explored the option of landing Goretzka to give them cover for the injured Mikel Merino.

The experienced Germany international is out of contract with Bayern this summer, so looks to be heading out of the Allianz Arena on a free transfer.

This could have given Arsenal an opportunity to sign Goretzka on the cheap, but it seems this now won’t be happening.

What we know about Arsenal’s interest in Leon Goretzka

Consulting our sources in the industry, we can confirm Arsenal have had some interest in Goretzka, but the 30-year-old appears to have made up his mind to see out his Bayern contract and leave for a new challenge in the summer.

This gives Goretzka more time to evaluate offers that come in, and it’s not necessarily clear that he’d get much more playing time at Arsenal than he’s currently getting at Bayern.

At various points in the day, we’ve been informed that it’s “likely” we’ll see Arsenal sign someone as cover for Merino, but with just over an hour left until the window shuts, this now seems increasingly unlikely.

Arsenal also linked with Sandro Tonali

There have also been surprise rumours today about Arsenal eyeing up Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali.