Arsenal pursue dual attacking targets as Real Madrid resist
Arsenal are exploring a move for Brazil winger Vinicius Jr should the 26-year-old fail to extend his contract with Real Madrid, though new manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly told the Spanish club he wants all his key players to remain. The Gunners are simultaneously prepared to break the British transfer record to sign Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, from Atletico Madrid as they seek to strengthen their forward options.
Real Madrid saw an £85.4m bid for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande rejected by RB Leipzig, with the 19-year-old also attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester City. The Spanish champions remain confident of securing Manchester City midfielder Rodri despite the setback in their pursuit of the Leipzig talent.
Inter Milan target Romero while Premier League clubs field offers
Inter Milan have registered interest in signing Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 28, from Tottenham as they look to bolster their backline. Chelsea have rejected a third bid from Como for England defender Trevoh Chalobah, 27, while Napoli are monitoring the situation of former France centre-back Benoit Badiashile, 25, who is also on the Blues’ books.
Juventus are exploring a move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, 31, having held talks with the Portugal midfielder’s representatives. West Ham have turned down an offer from Brentford for Senegal left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, 21, insisting the player is not for sale, while Nottingham Forest have submitted an improved £17.5m bid for Feyenoord’s Dutch right-back Givairo Read, 20.