Arsenal 'make contact' with Eintracht Frankfurt over Jesper Lindstrom with Liverpool also 'highly interested'

Arsenal have made contact with Eintracht Fankfurt midfielder Jesper Lindstrom amid interest from Liverpool, according to reports.

The Gunners are currently sailing away at the top of the Premier League table, after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Leeds on the weekend.

However, they face a tough test against Liverpool on Sunday, as Mikel Arteta aims to break the Anfield curse and win in Merseyside for the first time since 2012.

But it seems the two clubs will battle both on and off the pitch, with the pair set to lock horns in the race for Lindstrom.

Arteta is allegedly keen to strengthen his midfield this summer to help cope with a busy European schedule next season, with a Champions League finish all but guaranteed.

Lindstrom to Arsenal?

Arsenal have already made contact with Frankfurt over a potential deal for Lindstrom, claim Sky Germany.

The report states that the 23-year-old will cost around £35 million, with Frankfurt expecting a mass clear-out this summer.

The Bundesliga side are also set to lose Daichi Kamada and Djibril Sow for free at the end of the season. While Evan N'Dicka has been given the green light to join Liverpool.

Lindstrom has managed nine goals and four assists across all competitions this season, helping his side to sixth place in the league.

He would help provide competition for Gunners captain Martin Odegaard, who has enjoyed a breakout season at the Emirates.

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However, Arteta is likely to face competition from Liverpool, with journalist Florian Plettenberg claiming that the Reds are 'highly interested' in signing the Denmark international.

Jurgen Klopp is reportedly plotting a major overhaul this summer, with the German eager to refresh his ageing midfield.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham is thought to remain his priority target, but Klopp is braced for competition from European giants Real Madrid.

Topics: Arsenal, Liverpool, Mikel Arteta, Jurgen Klopp, Eintracht Frankfurt, Transfers, Football

Joe Adams

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