Pep Guardiola's men accelerate their plans to sign one of Premier League's most exciting midfielders, while their neighbours consider signing a prolific forward. Read on for our round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Monday.
Man City to try to sign Gibbs-White
Momentum is growing behind Morgan Gibbs-White's purported transfer to Manchester City, as the Cityzens prepare to step up their efforts to find Kevin De Bruyne's successor.
As per the very reputed Fabrizio Romano, City “plan to advance” on a deal for Nottingham Forest's superstar, as the Englishman is considered one of the priority targets. Forest are keen to keep hold of their playmaker, who has five goals and nine assists to his name in the Premier League this season. However, Romano insists personal terms are not going to be an obstacle for Pep Guardiola's side. Whispers Rating: 4/5
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United join race for Mbeumo
Manchester United, meanwhile, are looking to add more goals to their side, and have accordingly set their sights on Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, who was electric in his side's 4-3 win over the Red Devils on Sunday.
According to The Telegraph, United are “ready to join the race” for the £60million-rated wide-forward, who is high on the list of the club's potential targets to bolster Ruben Amorim’s squad. The Mancunians are also working on signing Matheus Cunha but their interest in Mbeumo is independent of the deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers star. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Leeds to hand Premier League lifeline to Vardy?
Another club from England's north is in search of a new goalscorer and could make a move for Jamie Vardy.
As per Teamtalk, newly-promoted Leeds United are interested in Vardy, who will be available as a free agent after confirming his decision to part ways with Leicester City. The 38-year-old, who bagged eight league goals this season, believes he has a lot to offer to clubs in the Premier League and his experience has attracted interest from Leeds as well as Burnley. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Dortmund interested in Zinchenko
Arsenal are prepared to sell a number of their fringe players to fund a summer overhaul to further strengthen Mikel Arteta's side. As part of their plans, they have reportedly made Oleksandr Zinchenko available for a permanent sale.
That is according to Football Insider, who adds that Borussia Dortmund tried to sign the Ukrainian during the winter transfer window and remain keen on him ahead of the summer. The 28-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal following Myles Lewis-Skelly's emergence. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Arsenal linked with Antony
Arsenal board's priority is to strengthen the Gunners' attack and their search for a new forward has led to suggestions of a move that would shock many.
Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte suggests Arsenal are considering signing United's Antony. The 25-year-old Brazil international is currently plying his trade in Spain with Real Betis after moving to Seville on loan in January. He left United due to his concerning form but at Betis, Antony has rediscovered his confidence, sparking interest from Europe's biggest clubs, including Arsenal and Atletico Madrid. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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