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Gossip from Wednesday: Amorim, Xavi, Kimmich, Zubimendi, Wirtz, Branthwaite, Sancho

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Barcelona are looking to strike a deal with Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim to replace the outgoing Xavi, while Liverpool and Bayern Munich are reassessing their options after Xabi Alonso decided to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. (Independent)

Arsenal have contacted Bayern Munich about a move for their German midfielder Joshua Kimmich, but have been told the 29-year-old's future will not be discussed until the summer. (football transfers)

Arsenal also appear to be in prime position to sign 25-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, who has also been linked with Bayern Munich. (caught offside)

Manchester City and Liverpool expect their attempts to sign Bayer Leverkusen and 20-year-old German midfielder Florian Wirtz to be complicated by Xabi Alonso's decision to stay with the Bundesliga leaders. (HITC)

Manchester United have 21-year-old Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton and England, 18-year-old Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors and the Argentine and 19-year-old Barcelona and Senegal international Mikayil Faye on their wish list for defensive reinforcements this summer. (Mail)

Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund, could get another chance at Manchester United if the club appoint Southampton's Jason Wilcox as director of football. Wilcox worked with the 24-year-old English striker at Manchester City's academy. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester United have a definite interest in appointing Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna as their new manager. The 37-year-old Northern Irishman previously worked at the club as an assistant coach under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid are looking to sign 18-year-old Lille centre-back Leny Yoro, who has also been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, this summer after the Frenchman told his club he wanted a new challenge. (Sporty – subscription required)

Tottenham could be forced to sell 25-year-old Brazilian defender Emerson Royal to fund their own moves in the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)

18-year-old Leeds United and England U21 midfielder and right-back Archie Gray is being watched by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as well as a number of Premier League sides. (HITC)

Barcelona and Spain left-back Marcos Alonso, 33, is in advanced talks with Atlético Madrid about a free transfer this summer. (Cadena Ser – in Spanish)

Barcelona have identified 19-year-old Fiorentina and Italy defender Michael Kayode, who is also interested in Arsenal, as an alternative to a permanent deal for Manchester City's on-loan Portugal international Joao Cancelo, 29. (football transfers)

Birmingham are in pole position ahead of a number of other Championship clubs to sign Queen's Park U18 defender Darryl Carrick, who has watched the Scottish centre-back on a number of occasions this season. (team conversation)

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