Arsenal chase Zeno Debast as €40m offer sparks Premier League buzz

Rode Duivel Debast, the 22‑year‑old Belgian defender, has been linked with a €40 million move to Arsenal FC in England', while Manchester United are also reported to be monitoring the situation. The offer arrives as the player prepares to start the new season after a long injury lay‑off. Arsenal have been tracking the defender’s performances for some time and even inquired about his contractual terms while he was still under contract at RSC Anderlecht. The English champions see him as a potential defensive pillar and have asked intermediaries for details on his wage expectations. Debast is a product of RSC Anderlecht’s youth system and has earned 26 caps for the Belgian national side, often referred to as the Rode Duivel. Last season he missed 35 matches, spending most of the campaign on the sidelines in Portugal, which limited his exposure in the Portuguese league. He travelled with the Belgian selection to the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. After the group stage he was fit, but the Belgian federation received no permission from Sporting CP to field him, leaving his tournament participation in doubt. Manchester United also follow the dossier with a great deal of interest, confirming that the English club is keeping a close eye on the defender’s availability. The interest from both Premier League heavyweights underscores the high regard in which his abilities are held. The €40 million price tag was communicated by third‑party intermediaries who claimed to hold a mandate for the player. Transfermarkt values Debast at €28 million, indicating that the asking price exceeds his estimated market value. Sporting CP has categorically denied any negotiations involving Debast, stating that the Portuguese side views him as one of the defensive support pillars for the upcoming season. The club’s denial adds another layer of complexity to the transfer narrative. The promotional call‑to‑action appears alongside the transfer speculation, inviting readers to subscribe for further updates. If the €40 million deal materialises, Debast would join the Premier League and revive his career after a season largely spent on the bench, while Anderlecht could secure a fee well above the player’s market valuation. Sporting CP, meanwhile, would retain a key defensive asset for the next campaign.