Tuesday's big transfer rumours: Bayern Munich leading Arsenal for free-scoring attacker

By
published

The Gunners could lose out on the in-form Ivorian this summer, say the tabloids

Nicolas Pepe Arsenal

What the papers say

Bayern Munich are leading the race for Arsenal target Nicolas Pepe, according to reports. TheSun says the Bundesliga side have recently held talks with Lille over a possible £70 million transfer for the Ivorian forward, which could signal a blow to Unai Emery’s transfer plans.

Barcelona are eyeing up a potential £100 million move for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, the Daily Mirror reports. The Spanish giants have identified the England striker as one of their top targets this summer, the paper says. Rashford, who has one year left on his current contract, has yet to agree a new deal with United.

Sadio Mane has reportedly been earmarked as a “luxury” signing for Real Madrid. The Daily Mail says reports in Spain indicate Zinedine Zidane is keen on the Liverpool star, but he could cost the Spanish side more than £130 million.

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane could be a costly signing for Real Madrid (Peter Byrne/PA)

Arsenal are reportedly considering triggering a buy-back clause in the contract of Ismael Bennacer. The Mirror says reports in Italy suggest the Gunners are interested in taking the 21-year-old back to the Emirates, having sold him to Empoli in 2017. They could face tough competition, however, as the Algerian’s impressive form has caught the attention of Napoli, the paper says.

Social media round-up

Players to watch

Kostas Manolas: Manchester United are reportedly set to meet the Roma defender’s £31 million release clause to sign him this summer. The Sun says Italian media reports suggest United are keen to bring the 27-year-old to the Premier League as they look to improve their central defence.

A photo posted by on

Philippe Coutinho: The Barcelona playmaker could be on Chelsea’s list of targets if their transfer ban is lifted in the summer, according to Spanish newspaper Sport. The club see the 26-year-old as a potential replacement for Eden Hazard, the paper says.

Then read...

COLUMN Andy Mitten: The TRUTH about Ander Herrera’s future at Manchester United

QUIZ! How many of the 50 Brazilian goalscorers in Premier League history can you name?

FourFourTwo Staff
FourFourTwo Staff

FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadn’t even qualified for. It was an act of madness… but it somehow worked out. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the game’s biggest names, insightful analysis... and a bit of a giggle. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that.