Transfer rumour roundup: De Zerbi eyes first Spurs signing as Locatelli tops list; Arsenal chase Kofane
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Thursday's transfer talk features Roberto De Zerbi's potential first signing at Spurs and Arsenal's interest in a talented teenager.
Roberto De Zerbi must save the sinking ship at Spurs before transfers can be targeted, but that hasn't stopped plans being made pronto. A fresh face in midfield is top of the new boss's priorities with Calciomercato claiming compatriot Manuel Locatelli leads the shortlist. The Juventus captain is considering his future in Turin.
If Arsenal had hoped to keep interest inChristian Kofane quiet, their hopes have been dashed by an oversharing agent. The Bayer Leverkusen teenager's representative has told all that Arsenal are in for the 19-year-old, after a breakout Bundesliga campaign.
Inter Milan are plotting an overhaul with some of the club's top talent up for sale.TEAMtalk tell us that Denzel Dumfries has been offered to various Premier League clubs as Inter aim to bring down their average age. Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and both Manchester clubs have been offered a deal on the Dutchman.
In other right-back related news,Rico Lewis looks set to consider his future at Manchester City. Crystal Palace, Sunderland, Everton, Fulham, Brentford, and Brighton are listed by TEAMtalk as admirers of the out-of-favour full-back.
Another defender on the radar of thePremier League's top teams is Jules Kounde. Rumours that Barcelona will consider big bids has alerted Liverpool and Chelsea, say Mundo Deportivo.
Everton are interested in bringingJohn Stones back to the club. The defender's deal is set to expire in the summer with an extension unlikely at Manchester City. talkSPORT say the Toffees are keen to tempt the England international back down the East Lancs Road.
Finally, Ovacion offer us the gossip that Newcastle andAston Villa are weighing up approaches for Manuel Ugarte. Ugarte's underwhelming spell at Manchester United has not dampened long-term interest from the pair, who feel a change of Premier League scenery could get the midfielder back on track.
