Arsenal is considered one of the main contenders for Bakayoko. The Gunners see him as a reinforcement to ease the burden on star player Bukayo Saka. His price tag is likely to be between fifty and sixty million euros.

The Athletic has identified Johan Bakayoko as a potential reinforcement for Arsenal this transfer window. The club is dealing with attacking issues due to injuries sustained by players such as Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri, in addition to Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz being unwell during the Christmas period. Bakayoko, who is a Belgian international, is characterized as a fearless dribbler and has been linked several times to a move to the Premier League. His market value is reported to be around forty million euros. Nevertheless, there is currently no confirmed interest from Arsenal.