Man Utd and Arsenal Battle for Manu Kone; Transfer Gossip Roundup
This BBC Sport gossip column from July 20, 2026, reports that Manchester United and Arsenal are competing to sign Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25. 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 Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville, with Aston Villa also considering a move as they prepare to sell Morgan Rogers to Chelsea. Barcelona will meet with forward Ferran Torres to discuss his future amid PSG interest. Ipswich Town agreed a deal for Fulham defender Issa Diop for £8.5m. 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. Brighton rejected a £5m West Ham bid for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, and Middlesbrough lead the race for Tottenham's Lankshear.
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