Arsenal are interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, according to The Times. The Gunners are actively looking to strengthen their squad as they prepare for next season, with the West Ham player emerging as a potential target. This comes as Arsenal also face competition from Porto if they want to sign midfielder Victor Froholdt.

Elsewhere, Manchester United and Barcelona are set to reopen negotiations next week on Marcus Rashford's future in hope of constructing a deal, The Independent reports. Meanwhile, Michael Carrick's representatives have held talks at Carrington as he closes in on becoming Manchester United's permanent head coach.

In other transfer news, Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is once again attracting interest from AC Milan and Besiktas as he considers his options this summer. At Chelsea, Joao Pedro is not for sale and is considered one of the club's 'untouchables'. A popular Arsenal fan podcast is at the centre of a legal dispute over a claim its founder has been cut out of its burgeoning £60,000-per-month earnings.