‘Ask Again At The End Of The Season’ ‘We Can Compete When We Have CL’ Fans React As Romano Rubbishes Arsenal Transfer Rumour

‘Ask Again At The End Of The Season’ ‘We Can Compete When We Have CL’ Fans React As Romano Rubbishes Arsenal Transfer Rumour

Arsenal will not compete with Premier League rivals for the signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham next summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

There have been some suggestions that the Gunners could get involved in the battle for the 19-year-old’s signature, but Romano says Mikel Arteta’s side won’t pay the wages that the player is looking for:


“I think Arsenal are doing fantastic but it’s also about the salary; this is why other Premier League and La Liga clubs can offer [a] different kind of contract. Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Man United and of course Real Madrid really want him.”

Fans on Twitter had a mixed reaction to Romano’s remarks. Some believe that Bellingham could become a realistic target if Arsenal finish in the top four, while others feel that the midfielder is not worth all the hassle:

With the Premier League being so unpredictable this season, it’s hard to know who will be favourite for Bellingham by the summer. Liverpool were said to be among the favourites for his services but if they don’t qualify for the Champions League, it could allow others, such as Arsenal, to enter the race. Personal terms could be an issue, as Romano suggests, but the Gunners may want to pull out all the stops for the teenager.

David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.