Struggle for Joaquin Seys breaks out: Arsenal shows interest in Belgium

Club Brugge is facing more and more interest in outshining Joaquin Seys. According to French journalist Sébastian Vidal, Arsenal has contacted Blauw-Zwart about the defender. The Londoners would have been impressed by Seys for a long time, who is on the radar for the flank.

Earlier, it was already known that clubs like Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Arsenal had the left-back of Club Brugge on their list. The French journalist Vidal, who also follows English football, goes one step further. According to him, Arsenal has already contacted Club Brugge to discuss a transfer. Apparently, Club Brugge would ask for a sum of 35 million euros for Seys. That amount seems to be no insurmountable obstacle for the English champions, although there is no agreement between the clubs yet.

The interest in Seys does not come out of the blue. The 21-year-old defender made an impression during his Champions League campaign with Club Brugge and was also included in the Belgian World Cup selection. Arsenal has been active on the Belgian market this summer as well. The Gunners took Christos Tzolis over from Club Brugge for an estimated 40 million euros. The Greek made an impression during the preparation as well.

What happens now?

Arsenal has invested heavily in the selection of Mikel Arteta over the past few months. So, besides Tzolis, Piero Hincapié was also definitively taken over from Bayer Leverkusen and goalkeeper Illan Meslier came over from Leeds United. Moreover, the Brazilian Bruno Guimarães was also taken over from Newcastle United.

What does this mean for Club Brugge?

The interest of Arsenal in Seys means that the defender can become an important transfer for Club Brugge. The club will have to decide whether they want to sell Seys and for what amount. However, it is still too early to say whether the transfer is definite.

What comes next?

Club Brugge will have to wait for the developments around Seys. The club will have to decide whether they want to sell Seys and for what amount. However, it is still too early to say whether the transfer is definite. In the meantime, Seys will probably continue to play for Club Brugge.

Current standings

Club Brugge is currently in 2nd place in the Jupiler Pro League, with 3 points and 1 win out of 1 game. The club has a +3 goal difference, with 3 goals scored and 0 goals conceded.

Next fixture

Club Brugge plays against KVC Westerlo on 13 February 2027, away. The match takes place in the Jan Breydel Stadium in Brugge.