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Arsenal eye Bayern's Goretzka - Tuesday's gossip

March 18, 2026

Arsenal face competition for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka, AC Milan look at Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott, while Brighton look to secure German international Said el Mala, plus more.

Daily Telegraph back page i Paper back page Daily Express back page The Times back page 1 of 4 Arsenal face competition for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka, AC Milan look at Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, while Brighton look to secure German international Said el Mala. Arsenal will face competition from Juventus for the signature of Germany international Leon Goretzka with the 31-year-old midfielder set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) , external AC Milan are looking at Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott with the 24-year-old available for around £25m from AZ Alkmaar in the summer. (Independent) , external Brighton are keen to wrap up a deal with Cologne for 19-year-old German winger Said el Mala after the player changed agents. (Bild - in German - subscription required) , external Manchester City could let Brazilian winger Savinho, 21, leave in the summer with Tottenham possible suitors if they retain their Premier League status. ( Football Insider , external ) Juventus will target Manchester City 's Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, after cooling their interest in Newcastle 's Sandro Tonali, 25, because Manchester United and Arsenal are both keen on the Italy midfielder. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) , external Fulham have reached a verbal agreement to sign 23-year-old United States forward Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven with personal terms also agreed. (Fabrizio Romano) , external Liverpool 's Richard Hughes is on a three-strong shortlist to become the new sporting director at Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal . (Telegraph - subscription required) , external Xabi Alonso would target the signings of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, 26, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, and Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, if he were to replace Arne Slot at Anfield in the summer. (Teamtalk) , external Manchester United have made contact with Ajax to explore the potential terms of a deal for 20-year-old Belgium forward Mika Godts. (Sacha Tavolieri) , external Real Madrid and Barcelona are ahead of Premier League clubs in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar's 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit because he wants to move to Spain to live in sunnier weather. (AS - in Spanish) , external Manchester United and Liverpool are both stepping up their interest in Wolves and Portugal midfielder Joao Gomes, 25. (Teamtalk) , external Barcelona boss Hansi Flick will extend his contract until 2028 after Joan Laporta was re-elected as the club's president. (Florian Plettenberg) , external Get the latest on your Premier League team All your football quizzes in one place Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Morocco awarded Afcon title after CAF overturns result Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret? Chelsea blown away by PSG to exit Champions League A missing person case forces DS Fia Lucey back to Blackwater Graham Norton shares his award show memories Gripping award‑winning crime drama Actor Siobhán McSweeney shares her favourite travel destination Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret? Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion. Video Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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Arsenal face competition for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka, AC Milan look at Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott, while Brighton look to secure German international Said el Mala, plus more.