Arsenal have been handed a significant advantage in their pursuit of Bournemouth teenager Eli Junior Kroupi, after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from the running for the 19-year-old, according to The Mirror.

Kroupi emerges as Arsenal's top target

Kroupi has attracted considerable interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, but PSG's exit from the race clears the path for Mikel Arteta's side to push ahead with a deal for the highly rated youngster.

Meanwhile, Arsenal face a potential departure at the other end of the transfer window. The Mirror reports that Jose Mourinho, set to take the reins at Real Madrid, is keen to bring defender Riccardo Calafiori with him to the Spanish capital.

United eye Ndiaye, Berrada stands firm on Rashford

Manchester United have added Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to their summer shortlist, per The Mirror. United chief executive Omar Berrada has also pushed back against Barcelona's attempts to negotiate a cut-price deal for Marcus Rashford, telling the club they will not be held to ransom, according to The Sun.

More transfer movement across the Premier League

Brentford have tabled an offer worth £43 million for Cologne winger Said El Mala, BILD reports, while Chelsea are weighing up a move for AIK teenager Zadok Yohanna — a player also attracting interest from Brighton, per the Daily Mail.

Bolton and Blackburn are both tracking Liverpool midfielder Luca Stephenson, the Daily Mail adds.

World Cup and world football

England manager Thomas Tuchel has reached out to lower-league side Miami United to assist with his squad's preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to The Telegraph.

On the continent, Dusan Vlahovic will depart Juventus on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June, Football Italia reports. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, have agreed personal terms with Nathaniel Brown — a player who had also been on Arsenal's radar, per BILD.