Arsenal have agreed to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s £34million release clause, according to reports.

The Dutch international has emerged as a target for both the Gunners and Manchester United in recent weeks.

Arsenal are ready to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s £34million release clause

He has been a key man for Bayer Leverkusen so far this season as Xabi Alonso’s side push for a first-ever Bundesliga title.

However, Frimpong could be on the move come the end of the season.

Bild report that Arsenal are willing to meet his £34million release clause once it becomes active in the summer.

The Gunners are said to see the clause as a potential bargain as they move ahead of United in the race to sign the 23-year-old.

Leverkusen are keen to keep hold of Frimpong, though, the report adds.

They know, however, that the release clause, which was included in the new deal he signed in October, has taken his potential exit out of their hands.

Frimpong has spent the majority of his career as a right-back but has largely been used further forward by Alonso this season.

In 22 appearances across all competitions, the Dutchman has scored seven goals and provided 22 assists.

He has also featured in every match of their unbeaten Bundesliga campaign so far, with Leverkusen also yet to lose in the cup or Europe.

Frimpong previously came through Manchester City’s academy and spent two years with Celtic before joining Leverkusen in 2021.

Getting rid of Thomas Partey, Arsenal is determined to recruit Fulham’s ‘steel shield’

Journalist Ben Jacobs confirmed Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield and they have contacted Joao Palhinha.

Coach Mikel Arteta is said to be very impressed with what Joao Palhinha has done in the Premier League . Palhinha has appeared in 20 matches and scored 2 goals for Fulham this season.

 Arsenal want the signature of Palhinha

The midfielder’s pursuit could prove difficult due to Arsenal’s financial constraints in January. However, the possibility of a deal is not impossible.

Fulham anticipated the possibility of Palhinha leaving, so they moved to sign André, a 22-year-old Brazilian talent from Fluminense. Arsenal is also considering selling midfielder Thomas Partey to have more finances to pursue Palhinha.

Partey is still recovering from injury and has entered the final 18 months of his contract. Teams in Saudi Arabia and Juventus are closely monitoring Partey’s situation.

Meanwhile, Palhinha, who almost joined Bayern Munich last summer, has attracted attention from a number of top Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Palhinha’s only negative point probably comes from the fact that he is 28 years old and is not part of the Gunners’ rejuvenation policy.