Football transfer rumours: Man Utd & Arsenal face competition for Cunha; Liverpool given Alexander-Arnold boost

Hattrickx rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…

Paris Saint-Germain have elbowed their way into the mid-season race for Wolves’ highly coveted forward Matheus Cunha. The French champions are prepared to spend €80m (£66m) on a player targeted by Manchester United and Arsenal. (Fichajes – Spain)

Despite reports of Trent Alexander-Arnold already agreeing a move to Real Madrid next summer, the Liverpool defender has made no definitive promises. (Liverpool Echo)

In their continued search for a Bukayo Saka replacement, Arsenal have identified Bayern Munich‘s Kingsley Coman as a potential candidate. (Simon Collings)

An injury-riddled start to life on Merseyside has left Liverpool to consider offloading Federico Chiesa on a loan with an obligation to buy. The Serie A trio of Napoli, Inter and Fiorentina have all been named as leading candidates. (Fichajes – Spain)

Manchester United are happy to lose veteran midfielder Christian Eriksen on a free transfer in the summer as Ruben Amorim sees no future for the Dane. (Fabrizio Romano)

Amorim, however, is ‘putting pressure’ on United‘s board to trigger the one-year extension in Harry Maguire‘s expiring contract. (GIVEMESPORT)

Real Madrid have ‘shortlisted’ Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Micky van de Ven to bolster their massed ranks of injured defenders. (Relevo – Spain)

Manchester City have entered the competitive race for Lille’s Canadian striker Jonathan David. The 24-year-old will be a free agent next summer but could move before then if one of Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester United follow through with their long-standing interest. (TBR Football)

Barcelona are mulling over a move for Corinthians‘ highly rated Brazilian teenager Breno Bidon. (SPORT – Spain)

Tottenham have tabled a €45m (£37m) bid for Leicester City’s Brighton loanee Facundo Buonanotte as they search for a Son Heung-min replacement. (Fichajes – Spain)

If Kevin De Bruyne fails to agree a contract extension with Manchester City, the 33-year-old Belgian’s preferred destination is the new MLS franchise San Diego FC. (TEAMtalk)

Celtic centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers is a target for reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, as Xabi Alonso’s side searches for a Jonathan Tah replacement. (The Athletic)

The divisive defender Ridvan Yilmaz could be lured away from Rangers if Turkish outfit Trabzonspor are successful in their pursuit of the 23-year-old. (Ersan Serdal)