Arsenal Eye Champions League Star as Guirassy Transfer Race Heats Up
Right now, one name is ringing loud across Europe: Serhou Guirassy. The Borussia Dortmund striker is not just in the headlines for his explosive form—he’s also right at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war involving some of England’s biggest clubs, including Arsenal. And honestly, after his incredible Champions League performances, who can blame them?
Guirassy has been tearing it up this season. With a staggering 13 goals in the Champions League alone—including a hat-trick against Barcelona that left fans speechless—he’s become the top scorer in the competition and etched his name into the record books as the highest-scoring African player in a single UCL season. That’s more goals than Haaland or Lewandowski have ever managed in a European season at Dortmund. Think about that for a second.
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Arsenal, along with Manchester United, have been tracking Guirassy since last summer, when his release clause was a mere £12.5 million. But that ship has sailed. He eventually joined Dortmund from Stuttgart in a deal worth around £15.4 million and signed a contract until 2028. Fast forward to now, and his new release clause has skyrocketed to a reported £60 million. Not only that, but it can only be activated after the Club World Cup this summer, and only by a select few clubs—including Arsenal.
While Chelsea have also been heavily linked with the 29-year-old, their recruitment seems focused more on youth. Arsenal, on the other hand, are in a slightly different position. Mikel Arteta needs a reliable goal-scorer, someone who can convert chances consistently and help push the Gunners over the line in the Premier League and Europe. Guirassy’s experience and clinical nature could be exactly what Arsenal have been missing, especially in high-stakes games.
His overall numbers are mind-blowing: 28 goals and 5 assists in 40 matches this season alone. Since the start of last season, he’s racked up 72 goals across all competitions. That kind of consistency is rare, and for a club like Arsenal, who have been on the verge of major success in recent years, it might be the final piece of the puzzle.
Guirassy himself has remained humble, praising his team and the fans after Dortmund's elimination from the Champions League. He called it a lesson, and while they didn’t go through, his individual brilliance shone through. With Dortmund sitting eighth in the Bundesliga and at risk of missing out on Champions League football next season, the stage is set for a summer exit.
For Arsenal, this might be the ideal moment to pounce. The timing, the clause, the need—all the ingredients are there. Whether Edu and Arteta decide to pull the trigger remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear: Serhou Guirassy is no longer just a Bundesliga star—he’s a name the whole of Europe is watching.
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