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Arsenal transfer agreement, Ed Woodward submits Man Utd offer, Chelsea, Liverpool latest


Kalidou Koulibaly to PSG

Paris Saint-Germain is the most likely destination for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

That’s according to French football expert Julien Laurens, who highlights the fact Koulibaly bought an expensive apartment in Paris and shares a good relationship with the club’s sporting director, Leonardo.

“There’s a few factors that we need to remind everyone,” Laurens told ESPN FC. “Although he represents Senegal, he’s French, he’s from France. I think the idea of going back home appeals to him.

“Let’s not forget he bought a very expensive flat in Paris very recently. The second is that his agent is very close to Leonardo, the PSG sporting director.

“I think PSG is an attractive position for him, not just financially, but also because they are in the Champions League, which may not be the case for the other two [Manchester United and City].”

Mikel’s No.1

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly settled on his first-choice target to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if the Gabon international leaves this summer.

Aubameyang is the Gunners’ most important player, having produced 20 goals in 32 appearances this season, but has just one year left on his contract.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan are among the clubs who are reportedly keeping tabs on Aubameyang.

And Spanish newspaper Sport say that if the 30-year-old striker does depart, Arteta will pursue Real Madrid’s Luka Jovic to lead the line for the Gunners.

Axel Disasi to Arsenal

Arsenal are preparing to submit a second offer for Reims defender Axel Disasi.

The Gunners attempted to sign the £15million-rated centre-back in December but Reims rejected the approach and were hopeful that he would sign a contract extension beyond June 2021.

That hasn’t happened and the Daily Mail claim the Ligue 1 side will sell Disasi in the upcoming transfer window rather than risk losing him for free next summer.

Reims have the best defensive record in Europe – conceding just 21 goals in 28 matches and the France Under-20 international has played a pivotal role.

Layvin Kurzawa to Arsenal

Arsenal look set to sign PSG left-back Layvin Kurzawa.

That’s according to website Todofichajes, who claim Kurzawa has agreed a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta’s side.

Several clubs including Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea have shown interest in the Paris-Saint Germain defender, whose contract expires at the end of the campaign.

But the Gunners appear to have won the battle and will announce the 27-year-old’s arrival at the end of the current campaign to become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer.

Roma searching

Roma have identified transfer targets at Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool as Chris Smalling is set to return to Manchester United when his current loan deal finishes with the Italian club.

Roma have held talks with the Red Devils about a possible deal and while negotiations had been going well, according to Italian publication CalcioMercato, the £22million asking price is too high for the Giallorossi.

Given the financial uncertainty surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic and the drawn-out possible takeover at the club, Roma appear unlikely to sanction a transfer for such a high fee.

However, the report claims the club are exploring several alternative transfer targets who are coming to the end of their contracts.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen, Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren and Arsenal’s Sokratis Papastathopoulos are all on the shortlist.



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