Arsenal and Barcelona Pursue Palmeiras Starlet Luiz Benedetti

- Arsenal and Barcelona are competing for 19-year-old Palmeiras left-back Luiz Benedetti, attracting interest from European clubs. Manchester United and Liverpool track Lille's midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Arsenal and Barcelona Compete for Luiz Benedetti

Arsenal and Barcelona are in a battle to sign 19-year-old Palmeiras left-back Luiz Benedetti. The Brazilian talent has emerged as a target for top European clubs, with Barca eyeing him as a replacement for Iñigo Martínez. Palmeiras has set a €15 million price tag, but Barcelona is confident €12 million will secure the deal. Benedetti is set to feature in the Brazil squad at the Under-20 World Cup.

Interest in Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi

Manchester United and Liverpool are among the Premier League clubs monitoring 17-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The French under-21 international is highly sought after due to his impressive performances domestically and in Europe. AC Milan is also interested, hoping to secure a deal ahead of other competitors.

Newcastle Eyes Jan Paul van Hecke

Newcastle United targets Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke after ending interest in Marc Guéhi. The 25-year-old defender is a top priority for Newcastle, aiming to lure him with the prospect of Champions League football. Juventus and Benfica pursue Manchester City's Bernardo Silva on a free transfer.