Senior figures at Manchester City say Pep Guardiola often considered stepping down during difficult spells before ultimately leaving the Etihad; after summer reinforcements, the club are targeting a strong resurgence.
Romano reports Arsenal are interested in Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali; Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson has been rejected, with Nottingham Forest demanding over £100m, leaving Tonali as City's Plan B.
The Aston Villa winger's summer destination is coming into focus as Heskey questions where he would rank in Arsenal's signing plans; Tuchel has called him into the World Cup squad, with Shepard and Heskey backing him for a starting berth.
Leão has personally confirmed he will leave Milan. Italian media report Arsenal have been recommended, while Manchester United remain at an early scouting stage.
Newcastle and Arsenal are in firm negotiations over 19-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. Arteta is leaning toward higher-profile signings, and the Gunners may be open to selling.
The Gunners are accelerating talks for Leicester's 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga, with the player leaning toward Arsenal as Manchester United's academy bid hits a roadblock.
Romano confirms Real Madrid have established contact with Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori's camp, as José Mourinho looks to add another player who can play centre-back and left-back.
Arsenal's €60m bid for Moroccan rising star Ayoub Bouaddi has been rejected, with Lille holding out for at least €70m; the midfielder has already been named to Morocco's World Cup squad.
Spanish journalists report that Mourinho wants Real Madrid to keep spending in the transfer market; after completing deals for Konate and Dumfries, Arsenal defender Calafiori has been lined up as the next target.
A former Manchester United scout says City could beat Arsenal to the signing of Morgan Rogers; the player will decide his future after the World Cup as debate rages on social media.
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