EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal launch Maxim De Cuyper enquiry

Arsenal have launched an initial enquiry for Club Brugge defender Maxim De Cuyper ahead of the upcoming summer window, FootballTransfers understands.

The 24-year-old has attracted interest from numerous top European clubs over the past few months, amid his impressive form in the Belgian top flight, and Arsenal have now joined the race for his signature.

We have been informed that De Cuyper is seen as the perfect full-back for Mikel Arteta’s system and Arsenal are interested in finalising a deal for the Belgium international this summer.

Kieran Tierney is set to rejoin Scottish giants Celtic on a Bosman deal once his current contract at Arsenal expires at the end of June, while Oleksandr Zinchenko’s future at the Emirates Stadium is increasingly uncertain amid his lack of game time so far this campaign.

The Ukraine international has only started four Premier League matches since the beginning of the 2024-25 season and Borussia Dortmund were interested in completing a deal during the January transfer window.

De Cuyper has racked up 112 senior appearances for Club Brugge, scoring nine goals and providing 22 assists, and Arsenal have identified him as a possible target for the upcoming summer transfer window amid their pursuit of significant first-team reinforcements.

Arsenal want a number of new signings this summer

Although De Cuyper has emerged as a possible defensive option for Arsenal, the Gunners remain focused on bolstering their midfield and attacking roster as things stand.

As exclusively reported by FootballTransfers, Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi will become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer window, while the north London giants are also aiming to finalise deals for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and Sporting CP centre forward Viktor Gyokeres.

In addition, Arsenal are also interested in signing Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski and Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

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