PSG Enter Race for Gibbs-White as Arsenal Face Transfer Rival

Arsenal's pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White could be complicated by Paris St-Germain's interest, while Sunday's gossip column is packed with major summer moves.

Arsenal's summer recruitment drive is growing increasingly complicated, with Paris St-Germain now understood to be monitoring Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White — a player the Gunners had been tracking as a potential addition to their attacking options.

The 26-year-old Gibbs-White has been placed on Arsenal's shortlist as a possible alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, the 23-year-old who has drawn widespread admiration following a standout domestic campaign. The noises out of the Emirates suggest Mikel Arteta's side remain keen, but the emergence of PSG as a rival suitor complicates any deal considerably. French champions with European pedigree and wage structures that few clubs can match are not the sort of competition Arsenal would welcome.

Kvaratskhelia Linked With Bernabéu Switch

Elsewhere in Europe, the Real Madrid presidential race is generating its own transfer intrigue. Sources close to the Spanish club believe PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 25, is the mystery target that presidential candidate Florentino Perez is planning to pursue should he win the club's election. The Georgia international only moved to Paris earlier in the season, so any approach for him would represent an expensive and ambitious piece of business.

Meanwhile, new Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho is already drawing up his own wishlist. According to the Spanish outlet AS, the Portuguese boss wants to bring Bernardo Silva to the Bernabéu. The 31-year-old left Manchester City at the end of the season and represents a free move for any club willing to meet his personal terms — a prospect that will attract interest from across the continent.

Klopp Closes Door on Club Return

One name that will not be walking through any manager's door, at least for now, is Jurgen Klopp. The German's agent has moved to close down speculation linking him with Real Madrid, stating clearly that Klopp does not wish to return to club management. That response came after presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme suggested he would target the former Liverpool boss if elected — a move that appears firmly off the table.

Spurs Revive Savinho Interest

At Tottenham, the pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho is back on. The 22-year-old Brazilian attracted a bid from Spurs last summer that City turned down, but the Mirror reports the north London side remain keen, and Savinho himself is ready to push for the transfer. Whether City's asking price has softened heading into another window remains to be seen.

Liverpool Dig In Over Ngumoha

Liverpool are making clear they have no intention of selling 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha despite Bayern Munich reportedly circling. Sky Sports understands the Reds view the young Englishman as part of their long-term plans under new head coach Andoni Iraola, who will also hold talks with Federico Chiesa. The Italian forward, 28, has signalled publicly that he needs more regular football and will discuss his future with Iraola before committing either way.

Barnes Attracting Villa Attention

In other domestic news, Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes has emerged as a target for Aston Villa, according to Football Insider. The 28-year-old English winger could be on his way out of St James' Park, while Newcastle themselves face a battle to keep goalkeeper Nick Pope — with Leeds United and Ipswich Town both reportedly competing to sign the 34-year-old England stopper.

Finally, former Southampton manager Russell Martin is understood to be in advanced talks over a return to management at Leicester City, with the role believed to be in League One following the Foxes' relegation from the Championship.

Frequently asked

Why are Arsenal interested in Morgan Gibbs-White?: Gibbs-White is on Arsenal's shortlist as a possible alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. The Nottingham Forest midfielder is seen as an attacking option the Gunners are weighing up this summer.
Has Jurgen Klopp ruled out becoming Real Madrid manager?: Yes. Klopp's agent has confirmed the German does not want to return to work as a club coach, effectively ruling him out of the running despite being mentioned by a Real Madrid presidential candidate.
Will Tottenham sign Savinho this summer?: Spurs remain interested in the Manchester City winger and Savinho is reportedly keen on the move, having seen a bid turned down last summer. Whether City will sell this time around is the key question.