Wednesday's gossip: Robertson, Mbappe, Jesus, Toney, Osimhen, Zidane, De Gea

Andy Robertson

Liverpool and Scotland left-back Andy Robertson, 29, is the top target for German champions Bayern Munich as they plan how to replace Canada international Alphonso Davies, who looks set to join Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)external-link

Arsenal's concern over Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus's injury record is a factor in their striker search, with Brentford's Ivan Toney, Napoli's Victor Osimhen, Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee and Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres among the options. (Daily Mail)external-link

The Gunners are keen on 17-year-old Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, but the Dutch club are hoping to tie him down to a new contract. (Evening Standard)external-link

As part of a deal to sign Kylian Mbappe, 25, Real Madrid have also agreed to sign the France forward's younger brother Ethan, 17, from Paris St-Germain. (OK Diario - in Spanish)external-link

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, 51, is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's list to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss. (Foot Mercato - in French)external-link

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi is also a potential candidate to replace the Dutchman. (MEN)external-link

Bayern Munich are also interested in Seagulls boss De Zerbi with Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso and former Germany manager Hansi Flick are other potential candidates. (Sky Germany)external-link

Vincent Kompany's job is not under threat at Burnley, despite his team looking set for an instant return to the Championship. (The Athletic)external-link

Barcelona are considering a move for former Manchester United goal keeper David de Gea, 33, with the Spaniard currently a free agent. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)external-link

Newcastle United and Tottenham are keen on 25-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, an Egypt international who has scored 10 goals in 18 Bundesliga games this season. (Bild via Shields Gazette)external-link

Liverpool are interested in signing Porto and Argentina midfielder Alan Varela, 22. (Mirror)external-link

Barcelona are interested in replacing manager Xavi, who is leaving at the end of the season, with Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)external-link

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