According to France Football, Arsenal have opened talks to sign Nimes striker Anthony Koura; whilst Mirror Football report that Manchester City are hoping to seal a £20million transfer for Borussia Dortmund ‘wonderkid’ Julian Weigl.
The 22-year-old assassin has represented France regularly at youth international level, boasting 19 goals and 44 caps between the U16 and U19 age groups, and is enjoying decent form this season with nine goals in 24 Ligue 1 outings.
The 5 foot 11 striker is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, with Newcastle United, Stoke City and Sunderland reportedly courting his coveted signature.
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But according to France Football, Arsenal are ready in talks with Koura regarding a potential transfer to the Emirates. The Nimes star, currently sidelined due to a back injury, could set the Gunners back as little as £1.6million according to The Metro.
Meanwhile, Mirror Football report that Manchester City are targeting Borussia Dortmund ‘wonderkid’ Julian Weigl, who has made an instant impact at Westfalenstadion since his transfer from 1860 Munich last summer.
Indeed, the 20-year-old defensive midfielder has gone on to feature in all but one of the Black-Yellows’ 26 Bundesliga fixtures this season, starting 20, to average 1.6 tackles, 2.2 interceptions and 73 successful passes per match.
The Citizens are hoping a £20million transfer bid will convince Dortmund to sell the Germany U21, despite three years remaining on the contract he signed last summer, but they face formidable competition from fellow admirers Barcelona.