Arsenal is actively pursuing Arthur Vermeeren, a player also on Barcelona’s radar, and appears to have taken the lead in the race to sign him next summer. Reports suggest that Barcelona is in search of a new midfielder, preferably a young talent capable of filling Oriol Romeu’s role, and Vermeeren, currently with Royal Antwerp, is a contender. However, the competition for his signature is intense, with Arsenal being the frontrunners, according to SPORT.
In the broader context, Arsenal could potentially secure Vermeeren for as little as €20 million (£17m). While Barcelona might match this figure if their financial situation improves, they seem to be shifting their focus towards Gabriel Moscardo, an 18-year-old player from Corinthians. Vermeeren, currently representing the Belgian national team, recently made his official debut during their 3-2 victory over Austria in the Euro qualifiers. His next match is scheduled against Sweden on Monday, October 16.