Liverpool 'step up' interest in Bayern Munich ace as Arsenal to offer star route back to Premier League

After a dramatic international break in which Harry Kane celebrated his 100th cap by scoring a brace against Finland, the Premier League is back with two London derbies taking place, Manchester City welcoming Brentford to the Etihad and Manchester United facing Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.

The summer transfer window may have concluded two weeks ago but that has not stopped the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal from continuing to review their options ahead of January’s next opportunity to trade. The latest rumours from the Premier League appear to be centred around stars from Germany’s Bundesliga with several of the ‘Big Six’ eyeing up moves for two attacking stars.

Here is the latest news ahead of the Premier League’s return this weekend...

Liverpool ‘step up’ interest in Bayern Munich ace

Liverpool are reportedly stepping up their interest in the 21-year-old Bundesliga star Jamal Musiala who is also being monitored by the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. While any potential cost is not yet known, TransferMarkt have valued the Euros 2024 star as worth €100m (£85m)

It was reported by Fabrizio Romano that Bayern are confident they will be able to keep the attacking midfielder, who is nearing the final year of his current contract, and the club have already spoken publicly about their wish to tie Musiala down with a new deal.

However, news from CaughtOffSide indicates that the Anfield Stadium side have been put ‘firmly on alert’ and it remains to be seen whether the 21-year-old will be swayed by the evident numerous offers coming his way or if decides to commit his future and become one of the faces for German football as a whole.

Arsenal and Newcastle to battle over ex-Premier League star

Arsenal and Newcastle are set to go head-to-head as they plot what could be a ‘big-money’ move for the German star Leroy Sane.

According to GiveMeSport, the two Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in handing the Bayern Munich star a route back to the Premier League within the next 12 months. The winger’s contract with the Bundesliga giants is set to expire next summer and, according to GMS reports, there is now scope for him to make a Premier League return following his 90 appearances with Manchester City made between 2016-2020.

The report notes that Arsenal did display some interest in the ex-City star before ultimately signing Raheem Sterling on loan on Deadline Day.

They have, however, joined the Magpies in continuing to monitor how the situation develops over the course of the season, with the German international now in his final 10 months of his current contract, which sees him earn a reported £325,000-a-week.

Chelsea outcast joins Turkish SuperLig club

The Chelsea defender, and part of Enzo Maresca’s ‘bomb squad’, David Datro Fofana has signed a loan deal with Goztepe SK. Taking to Twitter, the Italian transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano wrote: “Gotztepe SK agree loan deal with Chelsea for David Datro Fofana after AEK Athens move collapsed.

“It also includes an option to buy and a recall clause in January. CFC can bring the player back from January 1, 2025.”

The original deal with AEK included a £20 million buy option and had to be completed before the Greek transfer window closed on September 11. The Turkish window, however, shuts today allowing for the deal to be completed in time.

Fofana has only featured four times for Chelsea, spending last season on loan at both Union Berlin and Burnley. With 11 new stars coming into Stamford Bridge this summer, it appeared equally unlikely that the Ivorian international would receive any playing time this season, but a move to Turkey has now finally been secured.