Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Tuesday transfer gossip roundup says Manchester United are currently ahead in the pursuit of Roma midfielder Manu Kone, though Arsenal are also reported to be interested in the 25-year-old France international. The item attributes that claim to L’Equipe. Arsenal are also said, via Teamtalk, to have renewed interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, a Spain World Cup winner, with the report citing a possible £77m release clause.

The roundup also highlights movement around West Ham forward Crysencio Summerville. BBC Sport cites Sky Sports Italia in reporting that Roma have had a second offer rejected for the 24-year-old Dutch attacker, after an earlier bid worth 46m euros, or about £39m, and are considering a final proposal. Talksport is cited for a separate report that Aston Villa are monitoring Summerville as they look at options amid claims Morgan Rogers is set to join Chelsea.

Elsewhere, BBC Sport reports that Barcelona plan to meet Ferran Torres, who has one year remaining on his contract, to discuss his future amid interest from Paris St-Germain, according to Mundo Deportivo. Ipswich Town are said by Foot Mercato to have agreed an approximately 10m euro deal with Fulham for Morocco defender Issa Diop, while Teamtalk links Newcastle and Leeds with FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju.

The roundup matters mainly as a snapshot of the transfer market rather than confirmed club business. BBC Sport is compiling claims from other outlets, so the developments should be read as reported interest, negotiations or valuations unless and until clubs announce completed deals.