Lyon’s Malick Fofana is on Arsenal’s radar, while Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is among Tottenham Hotspur’s alternatives to Eberechi Eze. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
TRENDING RUMORS
– Arsenal have already spent over £250m this summer, with £67.5m the latest amount needed to bring in Eberechi Eze, but the club are still chasing a winger and Lyon’s Malick Fofana is on their radar following news of Kai Havertz’s injury, according to L’Equipe. Lyon need to raise around €40m to help their financial situation and the Belgium international is only 20 years old, so has a lot of potential. Bayern Munich are also keen, while Everton have also seen a bid rejected earlier in the window.
– With Spurs having already signed Mohammed Kudus for £50 million from one rival in West Ham United, TEAMtalk are suggesting that they are exploring a potential move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku after missing out when the aforementioned Eze chose Arsenal. The Blues are slightly reluctant to let the 27-year-old join a Premier League rival and there is also interest from RB Leipzig. But The Telegraph have also reported that Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, Como’s Nico Paz and Southampton’s Tyler Dibling are being considered, and The Independent says Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is an option.
– Manchester United view Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a “dream” option, as reported by TEAMtalk. Manager Ruben Amorim is keen to strengthen in the middle of the pitch, as evidenced by the Red Devils’ failed attempt to sign Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba. Despite Man United’s long-held admiration for the 21-year-old Wharton, it will be especially difficult to bring him in with the Eagles losing Eze already. Wharton is also very much on the radar of Real Madrid, according to AS. Madrid’s scouting department, led by Juni Calafat, have been on the Palace midfielder’s trail for some time and see him as a long-term successor to the now-retired Toni Kroos. Madrid are reported to be readying an €80m offer, but will likely wait until next year to make their move.
– Aston Villa are pushing to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson and have made contact with all parties involved, says Fabrizio Romano. Newcastle United are also still interested in the 24-year-old and Bayern Munich are monitoring his situation, though the Blues reportedly want upwards of a £60m fee. Napoli are also in the race, but Jackson could be too expensive for them and they are looking at Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund instead. Meanwhile, AC Milan have turned to Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface since they have been unable to meet Chelsea’s demands.
— Borussia Monchengladbach have matched Parma’s proposal for Borussia Dortmund and USMNT attacking midfielder Giovanni Reyna, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The decision is now in the 22-year-old’s hands and Gladbach are confident that they will win the race to sign him. This comes at a vital time for Reyna with the 2026 World Cup approaching, especially as he struggled for regular gametime last term.
