Man Utd and Arsenal compete for Manu Kone, says report
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A single-source report from Tuesday's football gossip roundup indicates that Manchester United and Arsenal are competing for the signature of Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25. The same report states Arsenal have revived interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, 23, who is believed to have a £77m release clause. West Ham have rejected a second offer from Roma for Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville, 24, with the Italian club working on a final proposal. Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a move for Summerville as they look to replace Morgan Rogers, who is set to join Chelsea. Barcelona have set up a meeting with forward Ferran Torres, 26, to discuss his plans amid interest from Paris St-Germain. Ipswich Town have agreed a deal to sign Morocco centre-back Issa Diop, 29, from Fulham for about £8.5m.
What’s reported
Manchester United lead the chase for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, but face competition from Arsenal.
Arsenal have revived interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, 23, who has a reported £77m release clause.
West Ham rejected a second offer from Roma for Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville, 24; Roma's first bid was 46m euros (£39m).
Aston Villa are considering a move for Summerville to replace Morgan Rogers, who is set to join Chelsea.
Barcelona have scheduled a meeting with forward Ferran Torres, 26, to determine his plans with one year left on his contract.
Ipswich Town agreed a deal to sign Morocco centre-back Issa Diop, 29, from Fulham for about £8.5m.
Newcastle and Leeds are among clubs weighing a move for FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju, 22, valued at over £21m.
AC Milan have identified Genk winger Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, as a target but may need to sell Rafael Leao, 27, to fund the move.
Brighton turned down a £5m offer for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, 21, linked with West Ham.
Middlesbrough lead the race for Tottenham forward Will Lankshear, 21, expected to cost over £10m.
Middlesbrough and Norwich are set to compete for defensive midfielder Balthazar Pierret, 26, of Red Star.
Sheffield United lead Derby and Middlesbrough for former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo, 25.
Leicester value Australia defender Harry Souttar, 27, at £10m, potentially pricing out Sheffield United.
Notts County are in pole position to sign Southend midfielder Leon Chambers-Parillon, 24.
Key figures
Manu Kone, Roma and France midfielder, 25
Nico Williams, Athletic Club winger, 23
Crysencio Summerville, Dutch forward, 24
Morgan Rogers, England attacking midfielder, 23
Ferran Torres, Barcelona forward, 26
Issa Diop, Morocco centre-back, 29
Franculino Dju, FC Midtjylland striker, 22
Konstantinos Karetsas, Genk winger, 18
Rafael Leao, Portugal forward, 27
Amario Cozier-Duberry, Brighton winger, 21
Will Lankshear, Tottenham forward, 21
Balthazar Pierret, Red Star defensive midfielder, 26
Rabbi Matondo, former Rangers winger, 25
Harry Souttar, Australia defender, 27
Leon Chambers-Parillon, Southend midfielder, 24
Sources: BBC News
