Sunday’s speculation features a boost for Arsenal in their pursuit of Christian Kofane and Real Madrid’s move for Maxence Lacroix.
Christian Kofane’s agent spilled the beans last week after admitting Arsenal are interested in a deal to sign his client. The talented teenager has caught the eye at Bayer Leverkusen with the Gunners holding initial talks. Arsenal have now been handed a boost in their bid to sign the Cameroonian centre-forward, with Sky Germany revealing that Bayern Munich are not planning to rival the North Londoners at this stage.
Also of interest to Arsenal is Anthony Gordon. Football Transfers tell us that a transfer tug-of-war between the Gunners and Liverpool is set to take place this summer. Both sides want to add Gordon to their ranks with a bidding war expected.
Real Madrid’s search for a centre-back has turned to Selhurst Park. After cooling interest in Ibrahima Konate and William Salibathe Spanish side have locked in on another Premier League-based Frenchman. DefensaCentral claim Maxence Lacroix is on Real’s radar after an impressive season at Crystal Palace that earned him a France debut last month.
Sticking with the Spanish side, Edward Camavinga looks likely to be on the move. Having seen his status decline with Los Blancos, a transfer has been mooted. However, Media Foot say PSG are not in the running in a boost to Premier League suitors.
According to the same outlet, Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Gabriel Martinelli. An offer of £50m could reportedly be enough to sign the speedster from Arsenal in the summer.
In other London-Ligue 1 connections, Chelsea are plotting more business with sister-club Strasbourg. Valentin Barco could be the latest name to pull on the blue shirt of both clubs, say talkSPORT.
Finally, Southampton are eyeing a move for Leeds midfielder In Tanaka. Last season’s Players’ Player of the Year hasn’t quite been as important this time around, with Transfer Feed reporting that the Saints keen on a summer deal, regardless of whether promotion is achieved.
