Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni has exercised his right to silence in an underage prostitution investigation, while fellow Serie A players provide testimony regarding a Milan events company.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are monitoring Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, though the French club are demanding at least €70 million and prefer a loan arrangement next season.
The Gunners are seeking a successor to Per Mertesacker and have held discussions with the Belgian, who previously oversaw youth development at AS Monaco.
Patrick Vieira has described Roma’s Manu Koné as the finest midfielder in France, placing him above international teammates as speculation over a summer transfer to Arsenal intensifies.
Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been appointed head coach of Oxford United, replacing Matt Bloomfield who was dismissed on Saturday. The 35-year-old faces the challenge of leading the club back to the Championship following relegation.
Arsenal have identified Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers as their primary summer transfer target. The England international could command a fee of up to £100 million.
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers wants to join Arsenal this summer, while Tottenham are confident of signing Sandro Tonali despite the player’s preference for the Gunners.
Noni Madueke has transformed from petition target to key player, starting in England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia and winning the penalty for Harry Kane’s opener.
Arsenal defender William Saliba has lauded Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as a “star” with world-class technical ability, while warning against premature comparisons to French legends Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane.