Man City rival Man Utd for midfield target, whilst Arsenal star set to stay – latest transfer reports

Manchester City are set to compete with rivals Manchester United for midfielder Manu Kone, whilst continuing to eye other targets.

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set to stay at the Emirates, despite interest from Napoli. Tottenham Hotspur are lining up a double deal for City duo Savinho and Omar Marmoush, while Liverpool’s Curtis Jones is set to depart.

Here are the latest transfer stories:

City to rival United for Kone

Manchester City are considering a move for Roma midfielder and Manchester United target Manu Kone, according to the Daily Mail.

The 25-year-old impressed making five appearances for France at the World Cup this summer.

City eye further midfield signings

After selling both Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders in recent days, Enzo Maresca’s side are planning to bring in multiple midfield reinforcements before the end of the transfer window.

It is believed that both Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez remain targets, while the Sun report that City could also move for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.

Jesus turns down Napoli

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has turned down a potential move to Napoli, according to the Mirror.

The Brazil international has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates, with both Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres preferred ahead of him by Mikel Arteta. The 29-year-old is now into the final year of his contract and could still leave this summer.

Spurs swoop for Man City duo

Tottenham Hotspur are working on a deal to land Man City attackers Savinho and Omar Marmoush, report the Athletic.

Spurs have been long-time admirers of both attackers. They are both open to an exit after struggling for game time at the Etihad. The potential double deal is expected to cost in the region of £150 million.

Jones to leave Liverpool

Inter Milan have agreed a £30 million deal to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool, says Fabrizio Romano.

The 25-year-old will join fellow England internationals John Stones and Djed Spence, who have already made the switch to the Italian side this summer.