Football Paper Round: Arsenal bid £26m for Valencia's Shkodran Mustafi

Arsenal bid £26 million for Shkodran Mustafi

Arsenal have finally bid £26 million for Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, according to the Sun. The report says Arsenal have put in the offer, as manager Arsene Wenger us under increasing pressure to spend and invest in defensive resources. With the Gunners now officially making the move for the 24-year-old, they hope to capture his signature by the end of the summer transfer window. 

Liverpool target Ajax's Anwar El Ghazi

Liverpool are looking to sign Anwar El Ghazi from Ajax, according to the Sun. The report says that Liverpool are looking to replace Sadio Mane, and are set to have competition from Lazio for the wingers services. It is said that the Dutch giants want £15 million for the player, and Liverpool could be an outside chance if Lazio fail to organise a deal. 

West Brom acknowledge Arsenal interest in Jonny Evans

West Brom manager Tony Pulis has acknowledged Arsenal's interest in Jonny Evans, according to the Daily Mail. Despite no official bid being table as yet, the London club are keen on Evans adding to their defensive depth. While Pulis admits there is interest, he has claimed that no bid for the player will be accepted until West Brom are able to find a suitable replacement. 

United to allow Tyler Blackett's Reading move

Manchester United will allow defender Tyler Blackett to move to Reading, according to the Sun. The report says despite the amount of first-team football the defender picked up under Louis Van Gaal, new manager Jose Mourinho doesn't have the player in his plans and will allow Blackett to leave. Blackett was on loan at Celtic last season, picking up just three starts for the Scottish giants.
Source: Eurosports