Arsenal has joined the race for Boca Juniors midfielder Tomas Aranda, with the club's scouting network closely following the young player's development in Argentina.

What's the latest on Aranda?

Tomas Aranda is emerging as one of the most highly rated young players in Argentina, and his performances have attracted attention from clubs across Europe, including Arsenal, who are looking to strengthen their squad after a successful season, currently sitting 1st in Premier League with 85 points, and 7 points clear of Manchester City.

Why is Aranda a target for Arsenal?

Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen on strengthening several areas of his squad, with Arsenal not only targeting established stars but also investing in promising young talents capable of developing into important players for the future, and Aranda's technical quality has led to increasing interest from top European clubs.

What's next for Aranda's transfer?

Fiorentina had reportedly believed they were in a strong position to secure Aranda's signature before Arsenal entered the picture, but the involvement of a club with Arsenal's profile could significantly complicate matters for the Italian side during negotiations, as Arsenal's interest could strongly influence the player's decision, with the opportunity to move to London potentially viewed as more attractive than a transfer to Florence, especially after Arsenal's recent form, unbeaten in the last 5 games, with a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint Germain on 2026-05-30, and with 71 goals scored and 27 conceded, giving them a +44 goal difference