{"id":493,"date":"2026-03-29T07:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=493"},"modified":"2026-03-29T07:04:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T07:04:05","slug":"transfer-rumours-luka-vuskovic-race-explodes-as-e80m-arsenal-signing-lined-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=493","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Luka Vuskovic race explodes as \u20ac80m Arsenal signing lined up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Tom Weber\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/tticnnxhimovyjvdrvt8\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"authInfo\">\n<p>                                                    Tom Weber<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Updated: 27 Mar 2026 18:21 GMT<\/li>\n<li>6 min read<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fd772ddf-9434-4cd0-6a58-c485938db900\/width=1200,height=675,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fd772ddf-9434-4cd0-6a58-c485938db900\/width=640,height=360,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fd772ddf-9434-4cd0-6a58-c485938db900\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Luka Vuskovic, rumours\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fd772ddf-9434-4cd0-6a58-c485938db900\/w=1200,h=675,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 28 March, including the latest updates on Luka Vuskovic, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Murillo.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<h2>  Lille demand \u20ac80m for Bouaddi <\/h2>\n<p>Lille are hoping to make Ayyoub Bouaddi their new record sale this summer, <i><b>The Team<\/b><\/i>  reports.<\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old midfield sensation has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG and Man Utd, but it is the Gunners, in particular, who are said to be keen on signing him after this season.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal already held talks with Bouaddi in January, but the youngster decided to sign a new long-term contract. This will not stop him from moving this summer, as he admitted shortly after his extension was announced.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners could be forced to shell out as much as \u20ac80 million to sign Bouaddi. Incidentally, Lille&#8217;s current record sale is former Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe, who cost \u20ac80m in 2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6b0f628c-147a-4e51-7712-4b2d14b85300\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6b0f628c-147a-4e51-7712-4b2d14b85300\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6b0f628c-147a-4e51-7712-4b2d14b85300\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ayyoub Bouaddi\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/6b0f628c-147a-4e51-7712-4b2d14b85300\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Ayyoub Bouaddi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>  Chelsea join Vuskovic race <\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have joined the race to sign Tottenham wonderkid Luka Vuskovic, <i><b>CaughtOffside<\/b><\/i>  claims.<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old is spending the season on loan at Hamburg in the Bundesliga, where he has established himself as arguably Europe&#8217;s most in-demand teenager. HSV want to keep him for another season, but this is looking increasingly unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>With Tottenham at risk of relegation, Vuskovic&#8217;s future appears to lie outside of North London. Barcelona are known to be keen on the young centre-back. However, Chelsea are now also in the mix to raid their local rivals for a generational talent.<\/p>\n<h2>  Liverpool, Man Utd eye Murillo <\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool and Man Utd are interested in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, as per <i><a title=\"TEAMtalk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/fsg-substantial-bid-murillo-man-utd-interest-nottingham-forest-transfer\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TEAMtalk<\/b><\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils previously held talks over a potential move for the Brazil international, but a summer deal looks difficult to pull off. INEOS are reluctant to break the bank on a centre-back and could focus on cheaper options.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool, on the other hand, have no such qualms are considering making a &#8220;substantial&#8221; bid of around \u20ac80m for the 23-year-old. Despite already wrapping up a deal for Jeremy Jacquet, the Reds could look to bring in another big-money defender after this season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/0654c412-1fa7-4a72-ca55-8d286aac4100\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/0654c412-1fa7-4a72-ca55-8d286aac4100\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/0654c412-1fa7-4a72-ca55-8d286aac4100\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Murillo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/0654c412-1fa7-4a72-ca55-8d286aac4100\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Murillo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>  PSG&#8217;s Kvaratskhelia station <\/h2>\n<p>PSG insist that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is not for sale amid interest from Arsenal, <b>Nicolo Schira<\/b> states.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners have identified the Georgia international as a concrete target for the summer in their bid to sign an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on the left wing.<\/p>\n<p>PSG, however, have made it clear that they do not intend to sell Kvaratskhelia, who will have three years left on his contract this summer. Any deal would require a fee well in excess of \u20ac100m.<\/p>\n<h2>  Barcelona offer Torres to Man Utd <\/h2>\n<p>Barcelona have offered forward Ferran Torres to Man Utd, according to <i>TEAMtalk<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The Catalans are looking to raise funds ahead of what is expected to be a big summer transfer window, and Torres has been earmarked as one player who could fetch a decent fee.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona have presented Man Utd with the chance to sign the Spain international as they &#8220;explore creative solutions&#8221; to their ongoing financial predicament, which is preventing them from making Marcus Rashford&#8217;s loan from the Red Devils permanent.<\/p>\n<h2>  More transfer rumours <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Said El Mala\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Said El Mala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Said El Mala is keen to join Brighton over Chelsea, but the potential exit of head coach Fabian Hurzeler is a &#8220;horror scenario&#8221; for the Koln wonderkid. (<i><a title=\"BILD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bild.de\/sport\/fussball\/1-fc-koeln-poker-um-top-star-versaut-ausgerechnet-bayer-said-el-malas-transfer-traum-69c4ec31dcad4ca5d47591e9\" target=\"_blank\"><b>BILD<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. (<i><b>CaughtOffside<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona have added Newcastle star Lewis Hall to their left-back shortlist. (<i><b>Sport<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Man Utd have allocated a budget of \u20ac100m for the signing of Everton duo Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner. (<i>Transfers<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Wolves look poised to beat Celtic and Rangers to the signing of Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen. (<i><a title=\"TEAMtalk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/wolves\/wolves-frontrunners-sign-midfielder-silas-andersen-ahead-rangers-celtic-exclusive\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TEAMtalk<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n<p>Inter Miami are not working on a deal to sign Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah. (<a title=\"Fabrizio Romano\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2037590074661953651\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Fabrizio Romano<\/b><\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Football transfer news headlines today<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Man Utd want Lewis-Skelly as Chelsea decision confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Arsenal Transfer News Today: Two records shattered as Livramento truth bomb dropped<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Chelsea Transfer News Today: Rosenior&#8217;s devastating Spurs raid as &#8216;horror scenario&#8217; confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Man Utd Transfer News Today: \u20ac100m double signing eyed as Barcelona star offered<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  The FootballTransfers app <\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022<a title=\"Google Play\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.footballtransfers.app&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\">Google Play<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u2022<a title=\"App Store\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/footballtransfers\/id6670417847\" target=\"_blank\">App Store<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tom Weber Updated: 27 Mar 2026 18:21 GMT 6 min read \u00a9 IMAGO FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 28 March, including the latest updates on Luka Vuskovic, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Murillo. Article continues under the video Lille demand \u20ac80m for Bouaddi Lille are hoping to make Ayyoub Bouaddi their new record sale this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":494,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arsenal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=493"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}