Man Utd and Arsenal Compete for Kone; Williams, Summerville, and Other Transfer Gossip
This BBC Sport football gossip roundup from July 20-21, 2026, 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 a deal for Issa Diop from Fulham 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. In EFL gossip, Brighton rejected a £5m offer for Amario Cozier-Duberry, and Middlesbrough lead the race for Tottenham's Will Lankshear.
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