Arsenal in talks to sign Zubimendi – Friday’s gossip

Arsenal and Manchester United are both interested in signing Martin Zubimendi, while Roma, Napoli, and Roma could all switch Rasmus Hojlund for Ademola Lookman.

Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has a release clause of 60 million euros (£51.22 million) in his contract, making Arsenal’s negotiations to sign him in progress. (ESPN)

Atalanta could exchange 27-year-old Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman for Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund, 22, for Manchester United‘s Rasmus Hojlund. (Sun-subscription required)

Callum Hudson-Odoi, an England international who is out of contract next summer, is wanted by Roma, Napoli, and two Premier League clubs. (Sky Sports)

If the Tractor Boys are relegated from the Premier League, Newcastle may waive the £30m release clause on Liam Delap’s contract, which is set to become effective once the Ipswich and England Under-21 striker is released. (Telegraph requires a subscription)

Manchester United are attempting to finalize a deal for the Brazilian this summer, and Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, 25, is willing to do so. (Sky Germany)

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are monitoring Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 26, as Tottenham Hotspur begin discussions over a new contract. (CaughtOffside)

Rodrigo Bentancur, a 27-year-old Uruguay midfielder, is also a target for Atletico Madrid. (Times: A subscription required)

Belgian international midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, 25, has been sidelined four times this season with Sevilla and is expected to make a summer return to Arsenal. The La Liga club is unlikely to exercise their £10.25 million purchase option. (Mirror)

Due to his desire to avoid appointing a new club, Manchester City and Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, will not participate in the Fifa Club World Cup in June. (Daily Star)

This summer, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford permanently. Transfers of football