The Gunners have had their strike force as their major weakness with pundits highlighting their over reliance on Bukayo Saka and lack of a proper centre striker as the reason why Arsenal are set to be Premier league’s bridesmaids for the third year running. Now new sporting director Andrea Berta met with Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams’ agent in recent days to discuss a summer move for the 22-year-old Spain international.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi, who is currently with Marseille, are being considered as candidates by AC Milan.
Liverpool and Chelsea want to sign 19-year-old Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen this summer, but will face competition from Real Madrid for the £50m-rated Spain international.
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, is set to extend his contract with Liverpool after months of speculation.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle are showing interest in Como’s 19-year-old Senegal winger Assane Diao.
Liverpool’s 19-year-old Scotland forward Ben Doak, who is on loan at Middlesbrough, could move to Everton this summer in a £30m deal.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are interested in Algeria striker Mohamed Amoura, 24, who is currently on loan at Wolfsburg from Union St-Gilloise.
Juventus want to bring Newcastle’s Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali to the club, with the Serie A side valuing the 24-year-old at about £70m.
Newcastle will renew their interest in Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, 24, in the summer.
Liverpool have been in contact with representatives of Japan winger Takefusa Kubo, 23, and could make a move in the summer if Real Sociedad fail to qualify for Europe.
Aston Villa are hoping to tie France midfielder Boubacar Kamara, 25, to a “historic” new contract to fend off interest in the summer.