Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool have reportedly all touched base with the agents of Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson to express their interest in a summer move.
The 20-year-old lynchpin has been a key performer for a Frankfurt side who occupy third place in the Bundesliga table, scoring four goals and setting up one more in 29 appearances this season in all competitions.
Larsson has predominantly operated as a number eight for Frankfurt this term, but the 2004-born prospect has also been utilised in a holding and number 10 role, his versatility making him a more attractive prospect for Premier League giants.
Amid growing interest in his services, Frankfurt agreed a new deal with Larsson back in October, and the Sweden international's current terms are not due to expire until the summer of 2029.
However, that is unlikely to deter some of the Premier League's biggest names, as CaughtOffside claims that Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United have already made contact with Larsson's representatives.
Arsenal, Man United told to pay £50m for Larsson?
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All three sides have supposedly indicated that they are willing to fork out a sizeable sum to land Larsson, who could be available for an affordable €60m (£50m) in the summer window.
Frankfurt reportedly feel that now is the time to cash in on the young Scandinavian, although the German giants are yet to begin club-to-club discussions with any interested party.
Furthermore, it also remains unclear whether Larsson will actively look to leave Frankfurt ahead of the 2025-26 season, as he has gone from strength to strength with Die Adler and is enjoying regular starts in the Bundesliga.
Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid have also been credited with an interest in Larsson, although their interest is apparently not as advanced as the aforementioned three clubs.
Frankfurt signed the midfielder from Malmo for just £7.5m in 2023, and he has since amassed six goals and three assists in 67 appearances for Die Adler, while also winning eight caps for the Sweden national team.
Where would Larsson fit in best?
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Since Arsenal were first tipped to make a move for Larsson last year, the Gunners are believed to have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, allegedly set to join Mikel Arteta's side in a £51m deal this summer.
Zubimendi is expected to act as a direct replacement for Thomas Partey in the number six position, allowing Declan Rice to continue in the left eight role, which would seemingly be Larsson's otherwise.
Jorginho is also set to leave when his deal runs out, but with Mikel Merino also in the ranks, Larsson should not join Arsenal if it is guaranteed starts he is looking for.
The same goes for Liverpool, where Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch are indispensable when fully fit, but the Reds are lacking depth in the middle of the park and could do with a young, vibrant option.
However, Man United stand to lose both Casemiro and Christian Eriksen this summer, Manuel Ugarte has not set the world alight yet, and there are some doubts over Kobbie Mainoo's future; the sale of the home-grown midfielder would significantly help the Red Devils' Financial Fair Play situation.
Ben Knapton
