Arsenal now want to sign Bundesliga star with ‘enormous potential’

Arsenal are one of the contenders to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson at the end of the season, according to SportBild.

The Gunners are likely to strengthen their midfield department in the summer with the possibility of multiple departures.

Jorginho and Thomas Partey have less than five months left on their contracts, and the duo could leave on free transfers.

Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is Arsenal’s priority target. He is reportedly poised to join them.

However, the Gunners could pursue another young midfielder and they may target Larsson.

Top European clubs are already ‘knocking on the door’ for the Swede, including Arsenal, who have been watching him closely.

Frankfurt are willing to sell for £42 million but have advised him to stay another year to gain more competitive strength.

Arsenal could swoop for Larsson this summer

The 20-year-old has had a fine start to his Bundesliga career. He can comfortably operate in the number six and eight positions.

Larsson, who has won eight caps with the Swedish national team, has caught the eye with his impressive distribution and ball control in midfield.

The youngster, who has ‘enormous potential‘ as per Frankfurt sporting CEO Markus Krosche, seems prepared for a bigger challenge elsewhere.

Arsenal could explore signing him alongside Zubimendi, but the final decision could rest on the youngster, with Frankfurt open to doing business.

However, Larsson may remain with the Bundesliga outfit for another season before considering the next step in his young career.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.