Juventus and Atletico target Arsenal's Noni Madueke in Tuesday transfer gossip
On 2026-10-05, BBC Sport's Tuesday transfer gossip column reported that Atletico Madrid and Juventus are targeting Arsenal and England forward Noni Madueke, and that several other high-profile transfer links are circulating around Europe.
The roundup names multiple reported approaches and interests: five Premier League clubs have been linked with Barcelona and France defender Jules Kounde, and England captain Harry Kane is said to be close to finalising a new deal at Bayern Munich. The Madueke link is attributed to the Telegraph (requires subscription), the Kounde coverage to Sport (in Spanish) and the Kane update to Talksport.
Atletico Madrid and Juventus are reported to be pursuing 24-year-old Arsenal and England forward Noni Madueke. (Telegraph - requires subscription)
Five Premier League clubs — Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City — are said to be interested in 27-year-old Barcelona and France defender Jules Kounde, with Barcelona reportedly willing to listen to significant offers. (Sport - in Spanish)
England captain Harry Kane, 33, is reported to be in the final stages of agreeing a new three-year contract with Bayern Munich. (Talksport)
AC Milan could attempt to sign Manchester United's 25-year-old Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee in January, potentially on loan with an option to buy. Arsenal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are reported to be interested in Fulham's 19-year-old English attacker Josh King, who is valued at £51m. Real Madrid are said to be determined not to sell 20-year-old Brazil forward Endrick despite reported interest from Arsenal and Tottenham. (Calciomercato - in Italian; 4-4-2.ch - in German; Teamtalk)
Tottenham's reported interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is described as unlikely to progress, with the 26-year-old Argentine still set on a move to Barcelona. Representatives from Premier League and Major League Soccer clubs have been scouting Colombia U20 international Edmilson Herazo, 18, of Barranquilla, according to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra. Liverpool and Manchester United are linked with Barcelona and Spain left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, who is also wanted by Juventus; Paris St-Germain are again reported to be interested in 20-year-old Manchester United and France defender Leny Yoro; and Inter and Juventus are both eyeing Liverpool's 19-year-old Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni. (Football Insider; Pipe Sierra; Calciomercato - in Italian; KickFootball - in French; Tuttosport - in Italian)
These items were published as part of BBC Sport's Tuesday transfer gossip on 2026-10-05, with each link credited to the outlets named above.
