Transfer News: Arsenal leading race to sign Sesko; Man United considering move for Ollie Watkins
Arsenal leading race to sign Sesko
According to The Telegraph, Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign RB Leipzig's star forward Benjamin Sesko in the summer amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan. The Slovenian forward has enjoyed a rich vein of form in the current campaign having scored 13 goals in 30 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig.
Man United considering move for Ollie Watkins
Manchester United are reportedly considering a bold move to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, according to talkSPORT. Watkins has had an impressive season, netting 27 goals and matching Christian Benteke's 19 Premier League goals record in a single campaign for Villa. Watkins fits the profile of the kind of proven centre-forward that United's new minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is keen to acquire. The goal is to bolster the team's attacking options and provide support to Rasmus Hojlund.
Tuchel to stay at Bayern?
A host of Bayern Munich players including Harry Kane are urging the club to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge next season. Tuchel was not given a farewell at the end of Bayern's final home match of the season and, according to Sky Germany, with several coaches having reportedly turned down the job, players - including Kane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer - are now advocating for their current coach to stay.
PSG won't sell Barcelona linked Xavi Simons in the summer
According to Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint-Germain have informed Xavi Simons' representatives that they won't sell the player permanently in the upcoming summer window amid interest from Barcelona. If the player does not want to return to Paris in the summer, he could be sent out on loan and will be given the freedom to choose his next destination.