Transfer speculation: Tottenham targets former Arsenal player Gnabry

Tottenham Hotspur is actively seeking a new winger and has initiated discussions regarding Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry, while Juventus is interested in Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee, Al Nassr’s Jhon Durán, or Al Ittihad’s Karim Benzema. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfers and rumors from around the world.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Tottenham Hotspur is on the lookout for a new winger and has reached out regarding former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry, who currently plays for Bayern Munich, according to Bild. Spurs are in need of a forward to fill the gap left by Brennan Johnson, who transferred to Crystal Palace at the beginning of the window, and Mohammed Kudus, who is sidelined until April due to injury. The club is also monitoring Al Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby, as reported by The Independent, and is among eight clubs contemplating a move for Raheem Sterling after the former Chelsea and Arsenal winger became a free agent, as noted by The Daily Mail.

– Tuttosport has provided an update on Juventus’ pursuit of a striker, now that it is evident that securing Randal Kolo Muani, currently on loan at Tottenham from Paris Saint-Germain, is unlikely. Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee is said to be their primary target, with a loan being the most probable scenario. Al Nassr’s Jhon Durán, 22, is also under consideration, despite being on loan at Fenerbahce, while 38-year-old Karim Benzema is appealing to Juve after ESPN sources indicated that he felt “disrespected” by Al Ittihad’s contract extension offer.

– Manchester United dispatched scouts to observe Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown during the 2-0 loss to Tottenham on Wednesday, according to TEAMtalk. Brown, 22, has attracted interest from Arsenal and Manchester City in recent months, but United has now joined the competition and is preparing a £40 million bid to acquire the Germany international. With Ruben Amorim’s back three no longer in play, United aims to secure a conventional full back rather than a wing back.

– United will not pursue Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer this summer, as reported by The Daily Mirror, which states that the club’s focus is on acquiring a holding midfielder to succeed Casemiro. Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba are on the Red Devils’ list, but they recognize that each player would come at a high cost. Signing Palmer would require a fee exceeding £100 million and wages around £250,000-per-week.

– AC Milan has made strides in their attempt to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, having reached a €30 million agreement, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport. However, Nottingham Forest remains intent on acquiring the 28-year-old. This follows The Athletic’s report that the Eagles were nearing a verbal agreement for a £50 million transfer of Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, which could facilitate Mateta’s departure from Selhurst Park.

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play1:00Why Mateta’s move to Nottingham Forest doesn’t make sense

ESPN’S Julien Laurens suggests that Jean-Philippe Mateta’s potential transfer to Nottingham Forest may not be beneficial for either side.

OTHER RUMORS

– Bayern Munich has given Dayot Upaemecano until Sunday to respond to their contract proposal, as the center back’s current deal expires in the summer. (Bild)

– Crystal Palace is finalizing a loan agreement to sign Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand for £2 million, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season. (Athletic)

– Fenerbahce has submitted a €4 million offer to Al Ittihad for midfielder N’Golo Kante, who has already expressed his approval to the Turkish Super Lig club. (L’Equipe)

– Fenerbahce has also reached a preliminary agreement with Ademola Lookman and is now working to finalize terms with Atalanta for the forward. (Nicolo Schira)

– Internazionale is in advanced discussions to acquire Genoa right back Brooke Norton-Cuffy after PSV Eindhoven insisted on retaining Ivan Perisic. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Barcelona has reached an agreement with Al Ahly for 18-year-old striker Hamza Abdelkarim to join on loan, with an option for a permanent transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Newcastle United is making efforts to sign Barcelona B midfielder Guille Fernandez, but there is also interest from Borussia Dortmund, and the Blaugrana are determined to keep the 17-year-old. (Sport)

– Internazionale and Juventus are aware that they will encounter competition from major Premier League clubs for Atalanta right back Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari. (Corriere dello Sport)

– Fulham has agreed to a £27 million deal with Manchester City for winger Oscar Bobb. (Sky Sports)

– Toulouse is finalizing a deal to sign Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe for approximately $2.5 million plus add-ons. (Athletic)

– Juventus has met with Zeki Celik’s agent regarding a potential signing of the Roma right back on a contract until 2029, with an option for an additional year, as he is likely to be available as a free agent. (Nicolo Schira)

– Negotiations are ongoing for Napoli to determine the conditions necessary to sign Atalanta winger Kamaldeen Sulemana. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Discussions are in the final stages for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi to move to West Ham United on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)

– West Ham has also expressed interest in Atalanta full-back Nicola Zalewski, although a substantial offer would be necessary to secure the 24-year-old. (Sky Italia)