Transfer rumour roundup: Real Madrid target Maxence Lacroix; Arsenal handed major boost in Christian Kofane chase | OneFootball

Sunday's speculation features a boost for Arsenal in their pursuit of Christian Kofane and Real Madrid's move for Maxence Lacroix.

Christian Kofane's agent spilled the beans last week after admitting Arsenal are interested in a deal to sign his client. The talented teenager has caught the eye at Bayer Leverkusen with the Gunners holding initial talks. Arsenal have now been handed a boost in their bid to sign the Cameroonian centre-forward, with Sky Germany revealing that Bayern Munich are not planning to rival the North Londoners at this stage.

Also of interest to Arsenal isAnthony Gordon. Football Transfers tell us that a transfer tug-of-war between the Gunners and Liverpool is set to take place this summer. Both sides want to add Gordon to their ranks with a bidding war expected.

Real Madrid's search for a centre-back has turned to Selhurst Park. After cooling interest inIbrahima Konate and William Saliba, the Spanish side have locked in on another Premier League-based Frenchman. DefensaCentral claim Maxence Lacroix is on Real's radar after an impressive season at Crystal Palace that earned him a France debut last month.

Sticking with the Spanish side,Eduardo Camavinga looks likely to be on the move. Having seen his status decline with Los Blancos, a transfer has been mooted. However, Media Foot say PSG are not in the running in a boost to Premier League suitors.

According to the same outlet,Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Gabriel Martinelli. An offer of £50m could reportedly be enough to sign the speedster from Arsenal in the summer.

In other London-Ligue 1 connections,Chelsea are plotting more business with sister-club Strasbourg. Valentin Barco could be the latest name to pull on the blue shirt of both clubs, say talkSPORT.

Finally,Southampton are eyeing a move for Leeds midfielder Ao Tanaka. Last season's Players' Player of the Year hasn't quite been as important this time around, with Transfer Feed