Michael Jarman has told Calciomercato.it that ‘everything is possible’ for Arnaut Danjuma, with Liverpool and West Ham United reportedly keen on a transfer for the Villarreal star.
The Netherlands winger left Bournemouth for the Estadio de la Ceramica in a £21m deal in August. He has since continually hit new heights with the La Liga outfit to seal his name on shortlists around the Premier League. He has also already started to set new club records.
Danjuma has lit up the Champions League in his first year under Unai Emery with five goals in eight outings. His latest helped to a 3-0 win at Juventus on Wednesday and also saw the 25-year-old match Giuseppe Rossi as Villarreal’s all-time top Champions League goalscorer.
Emery has allowed the five-cap Nigeria-born dynamo to flourish at the Submarino Amarillo with eight goals in 18 La Liga games, too. He has also created a further four goals across all competitions, while offering a final-third threat coming off the wing or through the centre.
Liverpool, West Ham among Premier League clubs eying Danjuma deals
Danjuma’s Villarreal performances have caught the eye of Liverpool and West Ham in view of potential future transfers. The Athletic report Reds scouts have continued to keep check of his progress in Spain, where his contract to 2026 features a €75m (£63m) release clause.
The Anfield natives also had eyes on Danjuma before he left Bournemouth following their failure to exit the Championship. Marca cited their interest after Emery’s side lodged their opening €15m (£12.5m) offer. And not rivalling Villarreal will see them face a bigger battle.
That’s because Calciomercato now claim West Ham, as well as Everton and Newcastle, are also in the mix for a transfer if Villarreal show a willingness to sanction Danjuma’s transfer.
Agent states ‘everything is possible’ for Danjuma’s future
Jarman has now stated that Danjuma is more than happy at Villarreal. But the Dutchman’s agent does not rule out a transfer for a talent he believes is up there with Kylian Mbappe.
“Twelve months ago, he was in the Championship,” Jarman said. “Now, he plays on the most important stage of club football, against the best teams. [His goal is now La] Liga, Champions [League] and [the] World Cup with Holland.”
Jarman added: “Danjuma is one of the best talents of his generation. For me, he belongs to the category of Mbappe, but fate wanted us to know him only now.
“For the future, everything is possible. In Italy, there are fantastic clubs and, obviously, Danjuma will want to win trophies in his career. But he is so happy at Villarreal and with Emery that nothing else matters at the moment.”
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