Paper Talk: Paratici green lights move as Tottenham chase speedy Bundesliga centre-back; Arsenal on brink of big deal
Tottenham are chasing a centre-back who was clocked as the fourth-fastest player in the Bundesliga last season, while Thursday’s transfer gossip claims that Arsenal are on the brink of sealing a big-money signing.
TOTTENHAM WANT £25M BUNDESLIGA DEFENDER
Spurs have reportedly set their sights on signing speedy Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix and Fabio Paratici is said to have backed the signing.
The 21-year-old Frenchman flourished last season in the Bundesliga and played a key role as Wolfsburg secured a top-four finish.
Lacroix only arrived at Wolfsburg last August from Sochaux. However, it’s not taken him long to make a major impact at the Volkswagen Arena.
Now his current club are poised to make huge profit on their young defender, who is already interesting RB Leipzig.
The Bundesliga runners-up are chasing Lacroix after losing Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate to Bayern Munich and Liverpool respectively.
However, they are not the only team in the running for his signature.
Sky Germany have previously stated that Chelsea are ready to make a move but now Spurs have entered the fray.
Paratici a fan of Lacroix
Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio claims Paratici, who he interviewed earlier this week, wants to sign Lacroix.
The player is likely to cost around £25million, although Wolfsburg do not want to sell.
At 6ft 3in tall, Lacroix was also clocked as the fourth-fastest player in the entire Bundesliga last season. He fell behind Jeremiah St Juste, Erling Haaland and Alphonso Davies only.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are also trying to wrap up a deal for Bologna’s Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Sevilla’s Kounde also remains a top target, although the LaLiga star could cost as much as £50m.
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ARSENAL CLOSE TO SEALING DEFENDER DEAL
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Brighton and England star Ben White. (The Sun)
Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly called Everton star Richarlison over a move to Real Madrid. (The Sun)
Ibrahima Konate went back to the future as he celebrated his dream move to Liverpool with childhood friends, red flares and wild scenes. (The Sun)
Tottenham have been dealt a huge transfer blow following reports Jerome Boateng is joining Roma instead. (The Sun)
BAYERN CHIEF WANTS MAN UTD TARGET TO STAY
Julian Nagelsmann wants Leon Goretzka to stay at Bayern Munich for ‘many more years’ and commit his future to the club amid reports linking him with Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are among the clubs tracking Sassuolo defender Mert Muldur ahead of next season. (Daily Mail)
Paris Saint-Germain have appeared to jump the gun in confirming Sergio Ramos will join the Ligue 1 side this summer. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool will open talks with Ligue 1 club Lille for the transfer of Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches. (Daily Star)
Liverpool want Netherlands international and PSV Eindhoven striker Donyell Malen. (Daily Express)
Arsenal want to sign Lyon and France midfielder Houssem Aouar but would need to sell a midfielder first. (ESPN)
MORE TRANSFER GOSSIP
Jorginho’s agent Joao Santos has dropped another hint about his Chelsea future, claiming the midfielder wants to hold talks with Blues director Marina Granovskaia. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United football director John Murtough has been impressing in meetings with club contacts this transfer window. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal defender Gabriel is out of the Olympic Games in Tokyo after suffering a knee injury. (Daily Mirror)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is understood to have increased his efforts for the UK and Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup by putting forward the suggestion to UEFA’s president. (Daily Mirror)
Ange Postecoglou says Celtic are working on multiple fronts to plug “pretty obvious gaps” in the squad as talks with Swedish defender Carl Starfelt continue. (Daily Record)
Football agent and former Rangers star Craig Moore claims Celtic have ‘gone cold’ on Mario Vuskovic. (Scottish Sun)
Rangers have rejected a £10m offer from Porto for Alfredo Morelos, according to reports. (Scottish Sun)
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