Arsenal lead race in ambitious attempt to sign £35 million-rated Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton – Paper Round

Arsenal chase another Brighton star

Arsenal are in the market for another Brighton winger as the Sun reports the Gunners are leading the race to sign Kaoru Mitoma this summer. Mikel Arteta’s side only just signed Leandro Trossard in the winter transfer window and saw a number of late bids rejected for Brighton’s central midfielder Moises Caicedo.

“The club have been keeping a close eye on Brighton talent, having already signed Leandro Trossard in January for £27million. The Seagulls could demand £35million for the Japanese winger in the summer.”

Mount rejects Chelsea extension

Mason Mount’s long-term Chelsea future is in doubt after the 24-year-old rejected a contract extension offer from the west London club. Mount has less than 18 months remaining on his current deal at Stamford Bridge, but was unhappy with the latest contract offer that was tabled in the negotiations.

“Liverpool have been linked with a move for Mount in recent months, with the attacking midfielder impressing in matches against Jurgen Klopp’s side over the years. Meanwhile, a host of other European clubs are also keen on the player including Borussia Dortmund.”

Bayern unsure on Cancelo’s future

There are doubts over whether Bayern Munich will be able to afford to activate the pre-agreed option-to-buy clause in Joao Cancelo’s loan deal from Manchester City. The Portuguese full-back joined Bayern on deadline day in a surprise move, but the German champions will attempt to re-negotiate a lower fee than €70 million in order to complete the permanent signing of Cancelo.

“Despite the Bavarians’ infatuation with the former Juventus star, having targeted him for “more than four years,” the club aren’t wholly confident of securing his services on a permanent basis come the summer.

Marsch out, Corberan in?

Leeds United are considering the possibility of replacing Jesse Marsch with West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan. The Yorkshire club are struggling once again this season and currently sit in 17th place in the Premier League table after 20 matches.

“Albion want to give him a new contract as Corberan continues to impress their hierarchy but a call from Leeds could prove hard to resist.”