The rumour mill is heating up, and Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a blockbuster move this summer for Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. According to emerging reports, the Dutch playmaker has landed on the Gunners' radar as they look to bolster their engine room ahead of the new campaign.

Reijnders only arrived at the Etihad Stadium in June 2025, signing a five-year contract after a high-profile switch from AC Milan. But despite a promising start in Manchester, his time under Pep Guardiola may already be drawing to a close. The 26-year-old has seen his game time dwindle in recent months, with seven of City's last ten Premier League matches seeing him left as an unused substitute—a clear sign of his slipping down the pecking order.

It's not just Arsenal circling, either. Reijnders' former club, AC Milan, are reportedly monitoring his situation closely, while interest from Juventus has also been noted. With City facing a period of transition—Bernardo Silva and John Stones are expected to depart at the end of the season, and Rodri's future is clouded by Real Madrid's interest—the club could be open to letting Reijnders go if the right offer comes in.

Reijnders made an immediate impact after his move, scoring on his Premier League debut in a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves in August 2025 and setting up Erling Haaland for a third. But after earning consistent starts early on, his role has faded as Guardiola focuses on a domestic treble push. Overall, the Netherlands international has started 29 of 45 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing seven goals and several key assists.

As Guardiola's own future at City remains uncertain—with director of football Hugo Viana reportedly lining up Enzo Maresca as a potential successor—the summer window promises to be a pivotal one. For Arsenal, landing a player of Reijnders' calibre would be a major statement of intent as they look to close the gap at the top of the Premier League.