Arsenal are tracking RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa before the January transfer window, according to The Sun, after Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior rejected a move last summer. The 21-year-old Norway international is being considered for a position on the left wing following the departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
Nusa has recorded 16 goals and 18 assists in 85 appearances for Leipzig, but the German club have little financial incentive to sell. Having transferred Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for €125 million in the previous window, Leipzig would seek to retain Nusa even if an offer worth €60 million arrived, the report says.
Newcastle United are meanwhile considering a January approach for Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney, Football Insider reports. The 30-year-old previously played under Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle in the Saudi Pro League, a connection that could assist negotiations. Manchester United have also included Toney on their shortlist as they consider attacking reinforcements following Benjamin Šeško's injury.
Another player attracting attention from Arsenal and Manchester United is Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier, according to TEAMtalk. Arsenal have been gathering scouting reports on the 27-year-old, who has scored six times in 14 appearances this season, and also admire his teammate Junior Kroupi. Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Tavernier too, with Spurs described as longstanding admirers.
Bayern Munich are considering Porto winger Oskar Pietuszewski as cover for Luis Díaz next summer, Sky Germany reports. The 18-year-old has a €60 million release clause, and Bayern have been informed of the terms, with discussions already having taken place. Porto sporting director Max Eberl admires Pietuszewski, who has earned six Poland caps since making his international debut at the start of the year.
Newcastle full back Tino Livramento is also being watched by Arsenal and Manchester City, according to Football Insider. Both clubs have previously had efforts to sign the 23-year-old blocked. Newcastle could reluctantly allow him to leave next summer if negotiations over a new contract fail to advance. His existing agreement runs until 2028.
Tottenham retain the right to match another club's offer for Harry Kane despite his new Bayern contract extending to 2029, The Telegraph reports. That provision was agreed as part of his transfer in 2023 and operates separately from his playing contract. Kane's current focus remains winning the Champions League with Bayern.
Elsewhere, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid are working to formally agree terms with Manchester United academy graduate JJ Gabriel, whose representatives have told interested clubs that Madrid is his only preferred destination. TEAMtalk also reports that Liverpool are ready to intensify their interest in Fenerbahçe full back Archie Brown, with Chelsea watching the 24-year-old as well.
