Arsenal want Barca defender Kounde – Saturday’s gossip

Jules Kounde is wanted by Barcelona, Jules Kounde wants to move to Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United wants to replace Matheus Cunha, according to Arsenal.

Jules Kounde, 26, a 26-year-old French defender, is on Arsenal‘s radar for a £55 million bid. (Sun-subscription required)

Even if Nottingham Forest continues to acquire forwards Callum Hudson-Odoi, 24, and Swedish 22-year-old Anthony Elanga, both of whom have admirers, they may still make a move for Manchester City’s English midfielder James McAtee, 22. (Sky Sports)

If class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Wrexham succeeds in achieving promotion from League One, England international Jamie Vardy, 38, could leave his class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Leicester City contract at the end of the summer. (Talksport)

If a move for Wolves’ Brazil international Matheus Cunha, 25, fails, Manchester United will switch their attention to signing Dutch international Xavi Simons, 22. (Teamtalk)

Real Betis are preparing to extend Manchester United‘s contract for Brazil’s 25-year-old winger with a season-long loan offer. (Telegraph requires a subscription)

Jamie Gittens, 20, a 20-year-old English winger from Borussia Dortmund, is the subject of negotiations with Chelsea regarding a move worth 50 to 60 million euros (£42-52 million). (Sky Germany – in German)

Chelsea are also confident that Ipswich Town’s 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap will succeed them in signing him ahead of Manchester United. (GiveMesport)

Despite Premier League clubs’ objections, Strasbourg has reached an agreement to keep English manager Liam Rosenior, 40, at the club. (Athletic – A subscription required)

Barcelona are also interested in signing Slovakian midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, 30, while Manchester United and French champions Paris St-Germain are competing for the 30-year-old. (Tuttomercato – Italian)

Swiss international goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 27, is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United. (Footmercato – in French)

Djordje Petrovic, 25, is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen in light of his performances this season on loan at Strasbourg. (German word for “Kicker”)

Despite the fact that the Dane’s contract expires in 2026, Andreas Christensen, 29, wants to stay at the club and fight for his place. (AS) in Spanish

Dusan Vlahovic, 25, Turkey’s Kenan Yildiz, 19, and Italy’s Andrea Cambiaso, 25, may have to leave Juventus if the Serie A side doesn’t make it to the Champions League next year. (Calciomercato – Italian)