Arsenal Target €70 Million Bundesliga Winger in Major Transfer Pursuit

Arsenal, currently topping the Premier League table, boast the most comprehensive squad depth in the league, yet reports suggest the North London club is eyeing Jean-Mattéo Bahoya as a potential addition to strengthen their forward options come 2026.

The Gunners' active summer recruitment has been instrumental in their impressive campaign start for 2025–26, with new signings Eberechi Eze and Martín Zubimendi transforming the midfield dynamics while Viktor Gyökeres has been finding the net regularly since arriving in North London.

Nevertheless, certain fans feel Mikel Arteta's roster could benefit from additional reinforcement. Many anticipated the club would cap off their summer dealings by securing a high-profile left-wing talent, though defender Piero Hincapié remained their only final-day acquisition.

Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli continue alternating duties on Arsenal's left flank, with Trossard contributing 10 goals and assists across 16 matches while Martinelli has impressed in European competition. Both players have faced transfer speculation in previous windows, and now the Gunners are reportedly tracking promising prospect Bahoya.

Reports from Sky Germany indicate Arsenal have "turned their attention" to the 20-year-old French talent, who operates across multiple forward positions but has primarily featured on the left wing throughout his professional career.

Eintracht Frankfurt, having previously sanctioned high-profile departures including Randal Kolo Muani, Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitiké, are reportedly "conscious" of Arsenal's pursuit, though formal discussions remain absent. The German outfit allegedly places a €70 million (£61.6 million, $81.2 million) price tag on the France U21 representative.

'Among France's Most Exciting Emerging Prospects'

Since his mid-season transfer from Angers during the 2023–24 campaign, Bahoya has yet to establish himself as a consistent starter at Frankfurt, though sporting director Markus Krösche hailed him as "among France's most exciting emerging prospects" upon his signing.

The winger registered five goal contributions in Bundesliga action last season and has found the back of the net twice in 11 outings this campaign. While Bahoya requires further development, the 20-year-old possesses exceptional pace and the technical qualities necessary to flourish at football's highest level.

Arsenal's interest spans several years, having previously monitored the French youngster during his developmental period in Ligue 1.