Arsenal eye Swiss midfielder Geraldine Reuteler as transfer deadline nears | OneFootball

Arsenal are eyeing up a move for Geraldine Reuteler ahead of the transfer deadline

Geraldine Reuteler is being lined up as a potential replacement for Arsenal Women with Lia Wälti expected to depart for Juventus before the deadline.

Arsenal step up search for midfield cover

Arsenal Women are preparing for a busy end to the transfer window as they look to bring in Swiss international Geraldine Reuteler from Eintracht Frankfurt. The move comes as the Gunners brace for the departure of Lia Wälti, who is expected to join Juventus before the window shuts on Thursday, September 4.

Reuteler, a teammate of Wälti with the Swiss national team, played a key role at the Women’s EURO 2025. She helped guide Switzerland to the quarter finals, where they were eventually beaten by world champions Spain. Her strong performances underlined her growing reputation and showed why she is attracting interest at the top level.

Why Arsenal want Reuteler

Frankfurt are understandably reluctant to lose Reuteler, but Arsenal see her as a player who could slot straight into their plans. She is versatile, comfortable across midfield roles, and matches the profile of a player head coach Renée Slegers values.

For Arsenal, her arrival would not only replace Wälti but also add new qualities to the squad. Reuteler is known for her energy, ability to read the game, and composure in possession. That kind of flexibility could prove vital as the team prepares for another demanding Women’s Super League campaign.

If the deal goes through, she would bring balance and depth at a time when the squad needs it most.

Wälti on her way to Juventus

The potential signing of Reuteler comes with the likely loss of one of Arsenal’s longest serving players. Lia Wälti is close to finalising a move to Juventus, with talks between the two clubs ongoing for several weeks.

Wälti joined Arsenal in 2018 from Turbine Potsdam and has been a cornerstone of the side ever since. She has lifted the Women’s Super League title, the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and two Continental Cups during her time in North London.

Juventus hope to complete the deal before the Italian transfer window closes on September 10, giving them a midfielder with leadership and international pedigree. For Arsenal, it means saying goodbye to a player who has been central to their success for seven years.

A crucial week ahead

This week could prove decisive for Arsenal Women. Losing Wälti is a blow, but the pursuit of Reuteler shows the club are acting quickly to strengthen the squad.

Supporters will be watching closely as the deadline ticks down, eager to see if Arsenal can secure their target and head into the new season with the right balance in midfield.