In today’s transfer gossip, Arsenal are targeting Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, while Nottingham Forest may still pursue James McAtee from Manchester City. Additionally, Manchester United are exploring alternatives to Matheus Cunha.

Arsenal Transfer News: The Gunners are preparing a £55m bid for Jules Kounde, the 26-year-old French defender at Barcelona. (Sun – subscription required)

Nottingham Forest are considering a move for James McAtee, 22, the English midfielder from Manchester City, even if they retain Callum Hudson-Odoi (24) and Anthony Elanga (22), who have both attracted attention. (Sky Sports)

Jamie Vardy (38), England striker, could join Wrexham if the Welsh club secures promotion to the Championship from League One after his contract with Leicester City expires this summer. (Talksport)

Manchester United are shifting their focus to signing Xavi Simons, the 22-year-old Dutch forward from RB Leipzig, if a move for Matheus Cunha (25), the Brazilian striker from Wolves, falls through. (Teamtalk)

Real Betis are preparing a season-long loan offer to Manchester United to extend the loan of Brazil winger Antony, 25. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Chelsea Transfer Rumors: The Blues are in talks with Borussia Dortmund‘s English winger Jamie Gittens, 20, with a potential deal valued between €50-60m (£42-52m). (Sky Germany – in German)

Chelsea are also confident of securing a move for Ipswich Town’s English striker Liam Delap, 22, ahead of Manchester United. (GiveMesport)

Strasbourg has reached an agreement to retain English manager Liam Rosenior, 40, despite interest from Premier League clubs. (Athletic – subscription required)

Manchester United is set to compete with Paris Saint-Germain for Stanislav Lobotka, the 30-year-old Slovakian midfielder from Napoli, who is valued at £40m. Barcelona is also reportedly interested in the midfielder. (Tuttomercato – in Italian)

Borussia Dortmund‘s Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 27, could leave the club amid interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United. (Footmercato – in French)

Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, 25, is attracting attention from Bayer Leverkusen following an impressive loan spell at Strasbourg this season. (Kicker – in German)

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen, 29, intends to stay at the club and fight for his place rather than seeking a move this summer, despite his contract running until 2026. (AS – in Spanish)

Juventus may be forced to sell Dusan Vlahovic (25), Kenan Yildiz (19), and Andrea Cambiaso (25), a target for Manchester City, if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

Nicolas Tié, the former Chelsea academy goalkeeper, has retired from football at the age of 24 to join the French army. (Ouest-France – in French)