Arsenal are considering an approach to recruit Brazil winger Vinicius Jr should the 26-year-old fail to commit to a new deal with Real Madrid. New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has signaled his preference to retain all key players at the club this summer, which could complicate any Arsenal effort. In a separate pursuit, Arsenal are prepared to exceed the British transfer record to acquire Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, from Atletico Madrid.
Defensive reinforcements are drawing interest across Europe’s top clubs. Inter Milan have registered interest in Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 28, currently at Tottenham. RB Leipzig have turned down a £85.4m offer from Real Madrid for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old prospect who has also attracted attention from Liverpool and Manchester City.
Midfield movements continue to develop across multiple clubs. Manchester United’s perceived lack of urgency in submitting a formal proposal for France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, is creating frustration at AS Roma. Juventus have initiated discussions with representatives of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, 31, regarding a potential transfer for the Portugal midfielder. Germany midfielder Julian Brandt, 30, has fielded offers from both Leeds United and Ajax after departing Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.
Additional activity in the transfer market includes Nottingham Forest submitting an improved £17.5m bid for Feyenoord’s Dutch right-back Givairo Read, 20. West Ham have declined an offer from Brentford for Senegal left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, 21, with the club asserting the player is not available. Middlesbrough are pursuing Manchester United’s Czech goalkeeper Radek Vitek, 22, who completed a loan spell at Bristol City recently. Chelsea rejected a third bid from Como for England defender Trevoh Chalobah, 27, while Napoli have expressed interest in Chelsea’s former France centre-back Benoit Badiashile, 25.
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