Arsenal have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with Bayern Munich reportedly unwilling to compete for his signature. The Gunners are also reported to have made a move for Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora, while Christian Kofane has halted contract talks, putting Arsenal and Manchester United on alert.
Arsenal get free run at Kenan Yildiz signing
Arsenal look to have been handed good news in the race for Kenan Yildiz. The Gunners are believed to be long-term admirers of the Juventus and Turkey winger, around whom there was more transfer speculation late in the summer window before he needed surgery on a foot fracture. Links to Arsenal, as well as Real Madrid, have persisted since then, with Bayern Munich also said to be interested in a big-money swoop for Yildiz. However, BILD in Germany now claim that Bayern will not compete for his signature if other clubs come in with huge offers.
Arsenal and Man Utd on alert for Kofane
Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. That is according to Bild, who claim both clubs are on red alert after Kofane halted talks over a new deal after an agreement had been reached to extend his contract until 2031. The proposed renewal would raise his salary and remove the release clause from his current deal.
Arsenal make move for Gilberto Mora
Arsenal are now said to have made a first move for Gilberto Mora. The 17-year-old wonderkid is subject to significant transfer interest after featuring at a home World Cup for Mexico this summer. Liverpool have been strongly linked with Mora of late, though Mexican publication El Porvenir now claim that it is Arsenal who have approached Club Tijuana over a deal. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Benfica are also credited with an interest in Mora, who is reported to have a release clause in his current contract valued at £21.2m.
Man Utd join race for Giuliano Simeone
Manchester United are among the clubs rumoured to be interested in Giuliano Simeone. The struggling Red Devils come up against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night, which could double up as a scouting mission of sorts. According to TEAMtalk, United and Manchester City have both joined Tottenham in the race for Simeone, son of long-time Atletico boss Diego. United are said to have made initial enquiries for Simeone over the summer, when he was impressing for Argentina at the World Cup.
Tottenham and Aston Villa eye Endrick swoop
There is plenty more discussion now ongoing regarding the future of Endrick. Real Madrid look potentially set to loan out the young Brazilian forward again in January, amid a lack of opportunities under Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu so far this term and following his productive stint at Lyon during the second half of last season. Tottenham were mentioned as a potential shock destination for Endrick over the weekend, though Football Insider now claim that Aston Villa are plotting their own move once the transfer window reopens for business.
Arsenal in three-way fight for £60m Antonio Nusa
Arsenal are locked in a three-way fight to sign RB Leipzig star Antonio Nusa, reports claim. Links between the Gunners and Nusa ramped up last week, when they were said to be considering a January swoop for his services. Now journalist Ekrem Konur reports that Arsenal are battling Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Newcastle for the Norwegian winger, who is said to be available for £60m.
Liverpool learn new asking price for William Gomes
Liverpool will have to pay £85m if they are to sign William Gomes. The Reds have been strongly linked with the Porto winger of late, with suggestions that he could even be the new Luis Diaz. Fierce rivals Manchester United are also said to be interested in Gomes, a 20-year-old Brazilian youth international. But per A Bola in Portugal, Porto have now increased Gomes' release clause at the Estadio do Dragao to €100m in a bid to ward off interest in his services.
JJ Gabriel holds new Bayern Munich talks
JJ Gabriel has held fresh talks with Bayern Munich, according to reports. The 15-year-old sensation stunned Manchester United last month when he informed them of his desire to leave the club with immediate effect, just days before he would have been handed a likely senior debut by Michael Carrick in the Carabao Cup. He has since been subject to interest from several huge clubs around Europe, with Bayern now said to have held more discussions with his representatives, per Sky Germany. However, the reigning Bundesliga champions have apparently not made an official offer to Gabriel's camp having not received a firm commitment amid fears that he prefers a switch to either Real Madrid or Barcelona.
