Arsenal are considering a move to sign Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, while Manchester United prefer a move for Harry Kane over Jean-Philippe Mateta. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Arsenal are considering a move to sign Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané in the summer, reports Sport Bild, with Mikel Arteta having worked alongside the 29-year-old during their time at Manchester City. Sane could be available as a free agent with his deal expiring at the end of the season, and he hasn’t yet received an offer from Bayern for a new deal.
– Manchester United are unlikely to make an attempt to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta but are firmly looking at Bayern Munich‘s Harry Kane, claims Football Insider. Sporting CP‘s Viktor Gyökeres is also being considered, but United part-owners INEOS want Kane and are focusing on bringing in a high-profile player as they aim to bolster coach Ruben Amorim’s squad.
– Bayern Munich have joined Real Madrid in showing an interest in a summer transfer for Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot, according to TEAMtalk. Los Blancos see Dalot and Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong as possible options if they miss out on Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, while the outlet says that the 25-year-old’s consistency and adaptability have impressed Bayern boss Vincent Kompany.
– Chelsea and Arsenal will both aim to sign a striker in the summer transfer window and have Atalanta‘s Mateo Retegui high on their list of options, according to Calciomercato. The 25-year-old joined La Dea for €22 million plus €3m in add-ons from Genoa in August 2024, but at least double that initial figure will be required to sign the man who is Serie A‘s top scorer this season.
– Bayern Munich are ahead of Manchester City in their efforts to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, claims TEAMtalk. Any move from City will require input from incoming director of football Hugo Viana, as the fee will be around €120m, while Bayern are already pushing for a move to happen despite Die Werkself wanting Wirtz to stay. Of course, the future of Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will play a big role in Wirtz’s decision.
EXPERT TAKE
Gab Marcotti explores why Arsenal could be looking to snap up Leroy Sané.
Sané is 29 and out of contract in the summer. Bayern aren’t in a rush to extend his deal, because in Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry they have a range of winger options and, with Sané having come from Manchester City, he’s on good money (he’s the club’s eighth-highest paid player).
Tactically he’d be good fit at Arsenal, simply because Mikel Arteta likes using genuine wingers. The problem is, they already have established starters in Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, plus versatile alternatives off the bench in Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard.
Sané’s injury record isn’t great but he’s been fit for a while now and despite being in his late 20s hasn’t lost much of his speed (he was the 12th-fastest player in the Bundesliga last year.) But as a free agent, he’d likely expect a three or four-year deal and you’d imagine a salary north of €200,000-a-week.
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– Manchester United are set to make a move to sign Rosario defender Juan Gimenez, 18, who is an Argentina Under-20 international. (Football Insider)
– United are also considering Dusan Vlahovic, with Juventus looking for around €40m for the 25-year-old striker. (GMS)
– Jadon Sancho‘s loan agreement with Chelsea includes an obligation to sign permanently for €25m from Man United, depending on their final position in the Premier League, but the Blues can also reportedly pull out of the deal. (Daily Mail)
– Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler is keen to leave for more game time, with Inter Milan and AC Milan reportedly interested in the 20-year-old. (Sport)
– Madrid given 18-year-old goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn a new contract until 2029. Last season, “half of Europe” reportedly enquired about the imposing shot stopper when he was at Rayo Majadahonda, but Madrid signed the Ukraine youth international in January 2024. (Marca)
– Arsenal are ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. (Cadena Ser)
– Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Manchester United are all following Barcelona winger Raphinha, while there is also Saudi Arabian interest in the Brazilian. (Ekrem Konur)
– Man United may only get a fee of £20m if forward Marcus Rashford leaves the club after his loan at Aston Villa expires. (Daily Express)
– Juventus have entered the race alongside Liverpool to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in January. (Sky Switzerland)
– Barcelona midfielder Gavi says he wants to stay at the club. “These rumors [about him wanting to leave] are false,” he said. “I signed a five-year contract. Barca are the club of my life, and I will stay here as long as I can. Not everything people say is true.” (Mundo Deportivo)
