Arsenal are considering making a move to sign Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni this summer - but Manchester United could hijack the potential transfer. The Gunners are hoping to bolster their midfield options with the signing of West Ham captain Declan Rice.
The England international is expected to complete a £105million transfer to the Emirates Stadium by the end of this week after Edu stuck an agreement with the Hammers regarding payment structure of the deal. West Ham had hoped to receive the full £100million initial fee by the end of 2024, whereas Arsenal were looking to space the payment out over five years.
Rice is keen on working with Mikel Arteta and is set to become one of the highest earners at the Emirates Stadium. Granit Xhaka is expected to complete a £21.5million switch to Bayer Leverkusen in the coming days, football.london understands - whilst Thomas Partey could also leave the club.
This could see the Gunners make an audacious move to sign Tchouameni after Madrid completed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. However, United are monitoring the Frenchman's situation and could hijack Arsenal's attempt to sign him.
Madrid signed the 23-year-old midfielder for £85million from Monaco last season, beating the likes of United and Liverpool to his signature. Croatian outlet Nacional claim that the Red Devils are keen to reignite their pursuit of Tchouameni.
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The report adds that Erik ten Hag is pressing the club to seal a deal for the France international. However, the Dutchman is working with limited resources - especially after United had a £60million bid for Mason Mount accepted by Chelsea.
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