Rumour reel: Hammers hone in on Ayew, Arsenal eye two stars from Spain?

Arsenal lurking for La Liga raid

It appears as though Arsenal just won’t budge on their valuation for Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette – but not to worry Gunners fans, Arsene Wenger could well turn his attentions to scouring Spain.

As the hunt for attacking additions continues, the Londoners may snare Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez. The flexible 23-year-old does not look to be in manager Zinedine Zidane’s plans, which could lead to a scramble for his services between the Gunners and Premier League rivals Liverpool.

Staying in Spain, Wenger is also believed to have sanctioned a move for Valencia’s German centre back Shkodran Mustafi, who was on target for Die Mannschaft at Euro 2016. The Gunners’ rearguard has been a weakness for a long time, but it seems Arsenal are still reluctant to pay the defender’s reported release clause of £42.1m, instead preparing to offer around £33.7m.

Moreno close to Man City

One club that won’t be scrimping this off-season is Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola now edging closer to the official capture of £8m-rated Colombian youngster Marlos Moreno from Atletico Nacional.

The striking starlet is tipped to be the next big export from South America, while fellow teenage talent Gabriel Jesus of Palmeiras, expected to grab his first cap for Brazil at the Olympics, could soon follow suit by pitching up at the Etihad.

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