Football gossip: Arsenal eye Alvarez, Aston Villa hijack Manzambi move
Arsenal are pursuing Julian Alvarez, Aston Villa are set to hijack a move for Johan Manzambi, and Pep Guardiola linked to Italy job.
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Arsenal are attempting to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez before the pre-season campaign begins.
Aston Villa are finalising a move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, effectively hijacking a deal that was previously expected to take the 20-year-old to Newcastle.
Elsewhere, former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been shortlisted to become the new manager of the Italy national team following the appointment of Paulo Maldini as technical head.
Bayern Munich remain confident in retaining Harry Kane despite interest from several major European clubs, including Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Chelsea are exploring a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, and Roma are monitoring potential attacking reinforcements, including Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira.