Football Paper Round: Arsenal could land Shkodran Mustafi for half of £50m buyout clause

Arsenal target Shkodran Mustafi

Arsenal have targeted Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, according to the Mirror. The report says that Mustafi could be sold from the La Liga club for half of his £50 million buy-out clause, due to the club seeking to recoup funds after missing out on Champions League. This has left Arsenal in the position of potentially picking up the German international for around £25 million. 

West Ham in picture for £16 million Andre Ayew move

Swansea striker Andre Ayew could be on the way to West Ham, according to the Sun. The report says that the Hammers are willing to sign him for £16 million and offer the player £75,000 a week to give them another attacking outlet. Swansea are open to selling the player, as they wish to change up their style and reinvest the money by signing new players. 

Spurs re-interested in Yunus Malli

Tottenham have targeted Mainz midfielder Yunus Malli, according to the Mirror. The report says that 24 year old has been linked to Tottenham for the second time in this window, as the club weighs up moving in for the midfielder. Malli's £7.5 million contract buy-out clauses expires at the end of this month, as he has publicly refused to rule out a transfer. 

Swansea to make £3 million Peter Crouch move

Swansea are willing to invest £3 million in Peter Crouch, according to the Sun. The report says Swansea are in the market for a striker to replace Bafetimbi Gomis, who is set to be loaned out to Marseille. The 35 year old Crouch has struggled with form and fitness over the last twelve months at Stoke, falling down the pecking order due to the influx of attacking options.

Stoke's Peter Crouch in action with Sunderland's Lamine KoneReuters

Source: Eurosport