Arsenal considers selling Xhaka to Inter
Granit Xhaka has become the subject of suprise interest from Inter and Arsenal are open to letting the midfielder leave this summer.
Express claims the Serie A side have emerged as candidates to sign the Switzerland international, who has been a first-team regular for Unai Emery’s men this season.
Nonetheless, Emery has been told that he will have to sell some of his current players if he wants to spend big in the summer and an approach from Inter could convince the Spaniard to let the 26-year-old go.
Mourinho to Lyon unlikely – Lille director
Lille sporting director Luis Campos says he does not expect Jose Mourinho to join Lyon in the near future.
The Portuguese boss has been linked with the French side following his December dismissal from Manchester United and speculation has only been boosted this week by Bruno Genesio’s announcement that he will leave Lyon at the end of the season.
But Campos cannot see the former Real Madrid, Chelsea and Inter boss taking charge of the Ligue 1 team, saying: “Lyon is a great club, but I think that he is looking for an even bigger project. And, he is expensive.”
Arsenal, Bayern target Pepe may quit Lille
Nicolas Pepe will “definitely” leave Lillethis summer, the French side’s chairman, Gerard Lopez, has told Telefoot.
The 23-year-old winger has been heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Arsenal amid his 19 goal season for Lille.
And Lopez says his side will be unable to pass up the big offers expected to come their way this summer, saying they have no chance of holding on to their star,
“It’s certain he will leave. He’s in a price range that we cannot ignore anymore,” he said. “There’s a career choice for him to make, I think he’ll have the choice to leave.”
Thomas Tuchel has already said he is open to signing the forward for PSG, saying: “Pepe has a lot of quality with his speed and strength. He’s determined around goal and always dangerous.”
Solskjaer wants United to sign Eriksen
Christian Eriksen is a priority signing for Manchester United this summer, with the Old Trafford club ready to triple the midfielder’s wages to land his signature.
The Mirror claims that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made the Spurs man a top target this summer, but he will face competition from Spanish giants Real Madrid, who also want to land the Danish star.
Arsenal weigh’s up move for Alderweireld
Arsenal could make a shock transfer bid for Toby Alderweireld over the summer from arch-rivals Tottenham, claims the Sun.
The Belgian is free to leave Spurs for just £25 million ($33m) due to a clause in his contract.
If the move goes through it would see Alderweireld follow in the footsteps of Sol Campbell, who was vilified at White Hart Lane after moving across the north London divide.
Bayern wants Zaniolo
Bayern Munich are interested in Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, according to Bild.
The German outlet claim the 19-year-old is being pursued by a number of Europe’s top clubs, but his preferred destination is the Allianz Arena.
However, one stumbling block for the German champions could be Zaniolo’s fee, with Roma expected to hold out for around €50million (£43m) to secure his services.
Juventus, Real Madrid, Liverpool in Brandt battle
Juventus, Real Madrid and Liverpool will be competing against each other to land Julian Brandt from Bayer Leverkusen, Bild claims.
The Germany international is considering a move away from the Bundesliga and says he will make a decision at the end of the season.
Leverkusen hope to extend his contract, but he has several attractive options if he wants to try out another league.
