Arsenal tracking Gjivai Zechiël as Chelsea also shows interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Arsenal is monitoring Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiël after his outstanding start to the 2026-27 season. Chelsea has also shown interest in the 22-year-old, who has become integral to Feyenoord's midfield. Zechiël has scored five goals and provided four assists in seven Eredivisie appearances. With his performances drawing attention, Feyenoord is unlikely to let him go for a low fee. Arsenal may need to act quickly as the January transfer window approaches.
- •Zechiël has five goals and four assists in seven league games.
- •Both Arsenal and Chelsea are tracking Zechiël ahead of January.
- •Feyenoord rejected a €17 million offer from Lille this summer.
- •Zechiël completed 89% of his passes and created 19 scoring chances.
- •Feyenoord is not under any pressure to sell Zechiël.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Arsenal could be set to battle Chelsea in the race for midfielder
"Arsenal Transfer News: Gjivai Zechiël Emerges as Serious Feyenoord Midfield TargetArsenal are among the clubs tracking Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiël after an outstanding opening to the 2026-27...
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