Euro Paper Talk: Arsenal to raid Prem rivals for €50m attacker

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Arsenal are ready to launch a bid for a Portuguese attacker, while Inter Milan have opened talks to sign a Chelsea star, according to Friday’s Euro Paper Talk.

 

ARSENAL TURN TO €50M WOLVES ATTACKER

Arsenal are being tipped to make a move for Wolves attacker Pedro Neto this summer.

The 20-year-old only moved to Molineux last summer and has scored five times in 38 appearances this season.

And according to TodoFichajes, the Gunners are monitoring his progress ahead of a potential bid.

The report adds that Neto’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is keen on the player making a big-money move. Indeed, Wolves are said to value the winger, who still has four years left on his contract, at €50m.

That price may prove a little steep for the Gunners. But the Portugal U-21 star is expected to be the target of other clubs this summer, so they will have to move quickly to get their man.

Mikel Arteta is looking to boost his attacking options, with doubts surrounding the futures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.

 

MORE EURO GOSSIP

Lionel Messi is giving serious thought to his future as he stalls negotiations on a contract renewal (Cadena SER)

Manchester rivals United and City have approached Barcelona regarding a possible deal for Antoine Griezmann (Mundo Deportivo)

Liverpool are on the verge of signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara (Sport)

Chelsea are ready to send Kepa Arrizabalaga out on loan next season, with Sevilla the frontrunners to sign the keeper

Nou Camp legend Xavi has agreed to take charge of Barcelona at the end of the season (Mundo Deportivo)

Manchester United have turned down Roma’s offer to extend Chris Smalling’s loan spell for a further season (Sky Italy)

Besiktas are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen ahead of the summer transfer window

Jan Vertonghen

Liverpool are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping options with Trabzonspor’s Ugurcan Cakir (ESPN)

Serie A newcomers Benevento have opted not to pursue John Obi Mikel and Andre Schurrle (Sky Italy)

Eintracht Frankfurt’s Filip Kostic could leave the Bundesliga side. Inter Milan and Premier League clubs are interested in the Serbia winger

Hot on the heels of Achraf Hakimi’s arrival, Inter have opened talks with Chelsea to sign Emerson Palmieri (Sky Sport Italia)

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Genoa defender Paolo Ghiglione is hoping for a call from AC Milan this summer regarding a move (Tuttosport)