Arsenal set to cool interest in Simons
Arsenal have been linked with a move for 21-year-old Dutch attacker Xavi Simons heading into the summer transfer window. Xavi Simons is on loan at Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, and he has been quite impressive for them. His performances have caught the attention of Arsenal, although a report from Give Me Sport has claimed that the North Londoners will cool their interest in the player.
Arsenal eye Mitoma as alternative to Kubo
Arsenal will pursue 26-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma if they fail to land Real Sociedad attacker Takefusa Kubo. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Kaoru Mitoma is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners primarily want to sign Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad to bolster their wide-attacking berths in the summer transfer window. So, the Brighton & Hove Albion winger is an alternative to Kubo, with Manchester City and Manchester United also interested in him.
Newcastle make contact to sign Ousmane Diomande
Newcastle United have made exploratory contacts to figure out a move for Ousmane Diomande, with Sporting CP ready to sell. According to A Bola via Sport Witness, Newcastle United are leading the way for Ousmane Diomande and have made exploratory contacts for the defender. Sporting CP are open to selling the centre-back, with the Magpies now considered front runners for the €80 million-rated defender, with others also interested.
AS Roma and Lazio keen on Joel Matip
Serie A rivals AS Roma and Lazio are set to battle for Liverpool’s soon-to-be free agent Joel Matip ahead of the summer. According to Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness, Roma and Lazio are set to stage a battle for the signature of Joel Matip. The experienced defender will leave Liverpool in the summer on a free transfer and is willing to take a pay cut to make a move to Italy.