Man Utd and Arsenal Battle for Kone; Williams, Summerville, Torres in Transfer Gossip

The July 20, 2026 BBC Sport football gossip roundup reports that Manchester United and Arsenal are competing to sign Roma midfielder Manu Kone. Arsenal have also revived interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who has a £77m release clause. West Ham rejected a second offer from Roma for Crysencio Summerville, with Aston Villa also considering a move. Barcelona will meet Ferran Torres to discuss his future amid PSG interest. Ipswich Town agreed an £8.5m deal for Fulham defender Issa Diop. Newcastle and Leeds are monitoring FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju. AC Milan target Genk winger Konstantinos Karetsas but may need to sell Rafael Leao to fund the move.

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