Arsenal face competition to seal Sandro Tonali summer deal, Bayern Munich linked with highly rated Spurs defender

Arsenal face competition to seal Sandro Tonali summer deal, Bayern Munich linked with highly rated Spurs defender - Euro Transfer News

In today's Euro Transfer News, Sandro Tonali was "never planning" a January exit from Newcastle United but could be a target for several clubs in the summer. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are eyeing up Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic after his impressive loan spell with Bundesliga side Hamburg, and more details have emerged around N'Golo Kante's chaotic move to Fenerbahce.

Arsenal eye summer deal for Tonali

Several clubs including Arsenal want to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sando Tonali in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

But the Italy international was "never planning" a January exit despite late speculation of interest from Arsenal.

Romano claims Tonali will make a decision on his future before the summer transfer window opens.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: "Tonali's agent, Giuseppe Riso, spoke in the last 24 hours and said very clearly he didn't offer his client to Arsenal. And that's the reality. It was impossible.

"Not even the most stupid agent in the world would offer their player to Arsenal in the final 24 hours of the market, because it's impossible for any club to sign a top player like Tonali in 24 hours.

"In the summer, keep an eye on Tonali. There is Juventus interested, Premier League top clubs interested.

"I'm sure the summer for Tonali is going to be very busy. Arsenal are interested and considering Tonali, but there are more clubs.

"Nothing at the moment concrete. We have to see Newcastle's position, so let's see, around end of February, March, April, when Newcastle's agents will meet and decide what to do.

"There is a possibility Tonali considers a Newcastle exit in the summer, but it is in Newcastle's hands."

Bayern linked with Spurs defender

Bayern Munich are monitoring the availability of Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic, reports Sky Germany.

The 18-year-old is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg and has impressed, scoring four goals from centre-back, the latest of which came in a 2-2 draw with Bayern last weekend.

Vuskovic, who has already earned two caps for Croatia, has been urged to join Bayern by compatriot and former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.

"Right now, all of football, Europe are talking about him," Rakitic told Sky Germany.

"FC Bayern have to step on the gas. I believe the lad has to go to Bayern.

"It is incredibly nice to see how such a young guy can shake up the football world."

Spurs reportedly intend to keep Vuksovic when he returns from his loan spell in the summer.

Brighton see £25m bid rejected

Brighton and Hove Albion had a bid worth €30 million (£25m) for FC Koln winger Said El Mala rejected last week, according to Sport Bild.

The 19-year-old has caught the eye in the Bundesliga this season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in 20 appearances, only eight of which have been starts.

Brighton are believed to be long-term admirers of the German youngster, who has been touted as a potential wildcard for Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad in the summer.

Koln reportedly deliberated Brighton's offer but were not willing to sell one of their prized assets.

The Premier League club were set to offer El Mala a salary worth €15m (£12.9m) over the next five years.

"When you score a few goals in the Bundesliga, other clubs automatically start calling," El Mala told reporters when asked about his future in December. "That’s a nice confirmation for my performance, but I’m fully focused on FC."

Kante saga shrouds Fenerbahce move

N'Golo Kante completed his move from Saudi club Al-Ittihad to Turkish giants Fenerbahce on Wednesday morning amid a chaotic transfer saga.

The signing of the former Chelsea and Leicester City midfielder seemed to be off after a paperwork dispute led to delays as the window reached its final stages.

But intervention from Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was in Riyadh on Tuesday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reportedly helped the transfer go through.

In a statement, Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran said: "I express my gratitude to our President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on behalf of myself and our club, for the critical support he provided in ensuring a positive outcome for a process that will benefit both Fenerbahce and Turkish football."

France international Kante was reportedly Fenerbahce's top target in January and a deal had been agreed to sign the 34-year-old.

Al-Ittihad wanted to extend his contract, but eventually agreed to sanction a deal, with striker Youssef En-Nesyri going in the other direction.

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