Arsenal is considering a summer transfer for Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders, who joined the club in June 2025. The Dutch midfielder is also being watched by AC Milan.
Key points
Arsenal is interested in Tijjani Reijnders
Reijnders joined Manchester City in June 2025
He signed a five-year contract with City
AC Milan is also monitoring Reijnders
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Arsenal plotting stunning summer swoop for Manchester City’s Tijjani Reijnders
Man City star Tijjani Reijnders is on Arsenal’s radar for a possible move this summer
Dutch midfielder arrived at the Etihad Stadium in June 2025 on a five-year contract
Reijnders is also being monitored by his former side AC Milan
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is on Arsenal’s list of potential transfer targets this summer, according to a recent report.
The Dutchman arrived at the Etihad Stadium from AC Milan on a five-year deal last summer and is already being linked with a move away from the north-west.
Pep Guardiola will be bidding goodbye to two of his most experienced players, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, at the end of the campaign, while uncertainties over Rodri‘s future at the club have also surfaced amid interest from Real Madrid.
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Q&A
Why is Tijjani Reijnders being targeted by Arsenal?
Arsenal is interested in Tijjani Reijnders as a potential transfer to strengthen their midfield.
When did Tijjani Reijnders join Manchester City?
Tijjani Reijnders joined Manchester City in June 2025 on a five-year contract.
Which other club is monitoring Tijjani Reijnders?
AC Milan is also keeping an eye on Tijjani Reijnders for a possible transfer.
What position does Tijjani Reijnders play?
Tijjani Reijnders plays as a midfielder.
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Guardiola’s own future at City is also said to be in doubt as he enters the last year of his current contract, with director of football Hugo Viana and co lining up Enzo Maresca as their preferred replacement for the Catalan.
Reijnders marked an impressive start to his journey at Manchester City, making his Premier League debut in their 4-0 win against Wolves in August 2025, wherein he scored the second goal and assisted Erling Haaland for the third.
After receiving consecutive starts and regular minutes on the pitch at the beginning of the campaign, the PEC Zwolle graduate’s game-time started to lessen from November 2025 onwards.
Reijnders has been an unused substitute in seven out of Manchester City’s last 10 games in the top flight, underlining how far he has dropped in Guardiola’s pecking order amid his side’s pursuit of a domestic treble in the final weeks of the season.
Overall, the Netherlands international has started in 29 out of 45 appearances across all competitions for Manchester City this term, registering seven goals and eight assists.
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The former AC Milan star’s first trophy with Manchester City came when the Blues beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in March, coming on a substitute.
Man City to hold Reijnders talks amid Arsenal interest
According to a report by journalist Mark Brus, Manchester City and Reijnders are ‘most likely’ in line to have a meeting at the end of the campaign to ‘clarify the situation’.
While the midfielder has fallen behind in Guardiola’s pecking order, the report also highlights that a departure after just one season at the Premier League side might be unlikely, while confirming initial interest from Arsenal.
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring how Reijnders’ situation builds up at the Etihad Stadium into the summer transfer window – the Gunners could be open to bolstering their midfield ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Despite falling out of favour at City, the midfielder has attracted attention from several other prominent clubs, including Newcastle United, Aston Villa and his former club AC Milan.
With four more years remaining in his current contract and a chance of winning the domestic treble in his first season at Manchester City, it remains to be seen what’s next for Reijnders.
