May 30th 2024.
Reports have emerged that Arsenal is considering making a move for Feyenoord's talented left-back, Quilindschy Hartman. This news comes just a few months after the 22-year-old rejected a similar offer from Chelsea. It seems that Hartman has caught the eye of Arsenal's recruitment team with his impressive performances for the Dutch giants over the past two seasons.
Under the guidance of Arne Slot, who is now managing Liverpool, Hartman has become a key player for Feyenoord. He was a part of their Eredivisie-winning squad in the 2022-23 season and also helped them lift the KNVB Cup last year. However, his season was cut short due to a serious knee injury in March which also ruled him out of the Netherlands' squad for the European Championship this summer.
Despite his injury, The Telegraph reports that Arsenal is still interested in signing Hartman. However, they may wait and assess his recovery before making a move. Hartman's rehabilitation will likely continue into the start of the next Eredivisie season, which means that any potential transfer may not happen until the January window.
But Arsenal's scouts are impressed with the young left-back and believe he is ready to make the jump to Premier League football. The transfer may also depend on potential outgoings, with Arsenal possibly willing to sell either Oleksandr Zinchenko or Jakub Kiwior, or even both.
Hartman was on track to make the Netherlands' squad for the Euro 2024 before his injury, highlighting his potential as a top player. While Arsenal's priority in the summer window is to sign a top forward, they are also keen on bringing in a promising left-back for the future. This is why they are prepared to wait for Hartman.
The Dutch defender offers a more attacking option at left-back than Arsenal's current players and has shown his creativity on the pitch with five assists in 26 Eredivisie appearances. He also ranks highly in metrics such as shot-creating actions and progressive passes.
However, Arsenal is not the only Premier League club interested in signing Hartman. Chelsea had also made an approach for him in January. But with left-back being one of their key areas to strengthen this summer, they may put their interest on hold as they need a player who can make an immediate impact.
In an interview with ESPN, Hartman confirmed that Chelsea had approached him before, saying, "They came to Feyenoord, but at that moment I didn't really want it myself." He explained that he had just broken through and was focused on his national team call-up and the upcoming European Championship. However, he also revealed that there was a good chance he would have joined Chelsea if things had played out differently.
It seems that Hartman's future is still uncertain, but one thing is for sure, he has caught the attention of top Premier League clubs and a move to England may be on the cards for the talented left-back. Only time will tell if Arsenal will be successful in their pursuit of him, but he is definitely a player to watch out for in the future.
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