The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid are continuing to keep a close eye on the situation of a leading member of the defensive ranks at Arsenal.That’s according to French outlet L’Equipe, who

With the team’s imminent return to pre-season training, activity has ramped up — and the wait to discover the identity of Arsenal’s new striker appears to be over. The club are in advanced talks over the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. All parties are optimistic that the negotiations will result in a full agreement.

Real Madrid are happy to wait it out to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate on a free next summer but may offer a low bid in this transfer window. (Football Insider, external) Meanwhile the Reds are favourites to land Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton,