Juventus & Atletico Madrid eye Madueke - Tuesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Tuesday gossip roundup says Arsenal forward Noni Madueke is attracting interest from clubs in Spain and Italy, with Atletico Madrid and Juventus named as possible suitors. The report adds that the 24-year-old England international is among several players drawing attention ahead of future transfer windows, although no deal is said to be close.

The same roundup says Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is wanted by five Premier League clubs: Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. According to the cited Spanish report, Barcelona would be prepared to consider substantial offers for the 27-year-old France international, which suggests a potential market for one of Europe’s more established defenders.

BBC Sport also reports that England captain Harry Kane is nearing agreement on a new three-year contract with Bayern Munich. The 33-year-old striker’s situation matters because it would secure one of Bayern’s leading players for the longer term and would also clarify speculation about his future.

Other names in the roundup include Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, Fulham attacker Josh King, Real Madrid’s Endrick, Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, PSG’s interest in Leny Yoro, and Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni. As with all gossip roundups, the items reflect reported transfer links rather than confirmed moves.