Rennes’ teen sensation Desire Doue is rated a target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta – as well as Manchester United.
Sport Zone say both clubs have held “initial contacts” with the French midfielder’s representatives.
Doue, 18, has notched four goals and four assists in 31 Ligue 1 games.
Team-mate Baptiste Santamaria reckons the Under-23 international already dreams of joining a European giant and is the best young player he’s ever seen.
It is understood Clarets owner Alan Pace held talks with Bayern chiefs over a compensation package on Wednesday.
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Ex-Manchester City skipper Kompany, who is expected to take some of his Turf Moor staff with him, was rated as one of the hottest young bosses in the game after guiding Burnley to the top flight a year ago.
He was immediately rewarded with a new five-year contract to head off interest from Tottenham and Chelsea.
But despite spending almost £100million on players last summer, Kompany’s side struggled to get to grips with life in the Prem.
They were eventually relegated with a week of the season to go.
Now, instead of preparing for trips to Oxford and Derby in the Championship, Kompany could be picking a line-up with England skipper Harry Kane in it.
Newcastle are making progress in their push to snap up free agent Tosin Adarabioyo.
But SunSport understands other clubs, including Chelsea, are in the mix for the Fulham defender.
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Tosin, 26, will leave the Cottagers after four years at the club when his contract expires next month.
The Manchester City academy product is one of the hottest freebies around — particularly in the age of profit and sustainability compliance.
Toon boss Eddie Howe has been keen on the centre-back for a long time, particularly with crocked Sven Botman facing a significant spell on the sidelines.
The Magpies have been leading the race but it is not a done deal yet.
Rennes’ teen sensation Desire Doue is rated a target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta – as well as Manchester United.
Sport Zone say both clubs have held “initial contacts” with the French midfielder’s representatives.
Doue, 18, has notched four goals and four assists in 31 Ligue 1 games.
Team-mate Baptiste Santamaria reckons the Under-23 international already dreams of joining a European giant and is the best young player he’s ever seen.
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Santamaria said: “He’s a very talented player with a great sense of football. But he’s still young.
“He’s a player who aspires to go to the biggest clubs.
When he becomes more consistent, he’ll be unplayable. For his age, he’s the most gifted youngster I’ve seen in my career.”