Transfer News: Arsenal Set To Splash £100M On Nkunku, Ex-Chelsea Star Snubs Arsenal

Arsenal Set To Splash £100M On Nkunku

According to Independent, RB Leipzig have set a price of £100M for Christopher Nkunku and according to reports, Arsenal would be willing to pay the fee this summer.

Ex-Chelsea Star Snubs Arsenal

Arsenal remain in the market for another striker, and Gazzetta dello Sport claims that they have been snubbed by Spain international Alvaro Morata. The former Chelsea frontman, who is contracted to Atletico Madrid, is also said to have knocked back approaches from Newcastle as he looks to stay on at loan employers Juventus.

Jesus interested in Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus wants to sign for Arsenal this summer. Manchester City are demanding €60m for the striker and Arsenal are ready to match up the fee.

Chelsea lead the race for De Ligt

Corriere dello Sport reports that Chelsea are leading the race for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The Netherlands international is also wanted by Barcelona and Real Madrid, but they appear set to miss out to Premier League heavyweights in any bidding war.

Botman favours Milan over Newcastle

Sven Botman continues to be linked with Newcastle, but the Chronicle reports that he is set to shun a switch to St James’ Park.

That is because the Dutch defender, who remains on the books at Lille for now, is favouring a move to Serie A champions AC Milan.

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OFFICIAL: Mattia De Sciglio extends at Juventus

Mattia De Sciglio has signed a new contract at Juventus that will see him remain at the club until 2025.

OFFICIAL: Dani Alves to leave Barcelona

Dani Alves has left Barcelona after the club decided not to offer him a contract extension. The 39-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the month, but he had requested a new one that would run until at least the end of the year