The Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their interest in the race to sign Leon Goretzka from Schalke 04.
The Germany international is understood to be on Arsene Wenger’s wishlist, but has also attracted interest from Elite clubs including both Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Nabil Fekir from Lyon, reports Daily Star.
The report claims that a deal worth more than £60m for the Frenchman is “almost on the cards” paving the way for Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez to leave the Emirates next year.
With Manchester United keen on signing Mesut Ozil and Manchester City target Alexi Sanchez could now be allowed to leave the north London in the new year with the Gunners confident of securing Fekir’s signature.
Arsenal have emerged as rumoured suitors for Chelsea winger Charly Musonda in the January transfer window.
The 21-year-old, who featured in the Blues first team this season, has previously suggested on Instagram that he has grown frustrated during his time at the Stamford Bridge.
The Belgium international has just over 18 months remaining on his contract at the west London club but according to Foot Mercato, the attacker has no intention of signing a new contract with the defending Premier League champions.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ramped up his interest in signing Ipswich Town youngster Tristan Nydam in the winter transfer window, according to The Sun.
The French boss is said to be a big admirer of the 17-year-old midfielder, who has featured 12 times for the Championship outfit this season after coming from the academy.
The Blues are lining up a swoop for Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud in January transfer window.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to secure the 31-year-old veteran’s signature to create competition for places in his frontline, according to Spanish outlet Don Balon.
The France international was strongly linked with a move away from the Emirates over the summer with Premier League rivals Everton touted as a likely destination, although a move to Goodison Park failed to materialise.