Two Guimaraes alternatives for Arsenal identified – latest transfer reports | OneFootball

Arsenal are said to be considering moves for midfielders Alex Scott and Manu Kone as potential alternatives to Bruno Guimaraes.

Guimaraes is Arsenal’s top midfield target, but Newcastle do not want to sell the Brazilian despite the 28-year-old’s desire to leave and join the Gunners.

And Scott is also said to be of interest to Arsenal, with the 22-year-old having turned down the offer of a new deal from Bournemouth.

Scott still has two years left on his current contract, and Bournemouth would command a huge fee for the Englishman if they were to even consider selling him.

Arsenal are not the only club interested, with Manchester United and Chelsea also keen, Sky Sports report.

Kone is another Manchester United are also keen on along with the Gunners, with L’Equipe reporting that the Red Devils are leading the race for the France midfielder but could face competition from Arsenal.

Meanwhile, The Athletic are reporting that John Stones has emerged as a possible target for Chelsea this summer.

Arsenal are also said to be weighing up a move for the 32-year-old, who is a free agent after leaving Manchester City.

Elsewhere, Roma have made another offer to West Ham to sign winger Crysencio Summerville, according to Sky Sports Italy.

And Hayters understands that Middlesbrough are in talks over a deal to sign Spurs striker Will Lankshear.