Transfer Rumours: Michael Olise makes Arsenal decision as record-breaking demand revealed

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Tom Weber | Writer

FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 16 October, including the latest updates on Michael Olise, Pedro Porro and Nicolo Tresoldi.

Olise wants Real Madrid

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise favours a transfer to Real Madrid, according to Christian Falk.

The France international is facing a huge decision over his future. Bayern want to hold contract talks with him, while he is a target for Real Madrid and Liverpool. FootballTransfers has revealed that Arsenal are also keeping tabs on his situation.

However, if he is to leave Bayern, Olise is believed to be keen to move to Spain and, particularly, Real Madrid. He is said to be "excited" about the prospect of joining the LaLiga giants.

World-record Porro fee

Tottenham will only part with Pedro Porro if offered a world-record fee, TEAMtalk claims.

The Spain international is fielding interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid, despite signing a new long-term contract with Spurs in the summer. A possible return to his homeland can't be ruled out for 2027.

Tottenham, though, will not make life easy for his suitors. It is asserted that they will only consider offers north of €88 million, which would see Porro become the most expensive right-back ever. The current record is held by Achraf Hakim, who cost PSG €67m.

Arsenal monitoring Tresoldi

Arsenal remain interested in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, as per Nicolo Schira.

The 22-year-old was linked with the Gunners earlier this year, but they refrained from making a move in the summer, while Brugge were unwilling to sell and reportedly rebuffed an offer worth €35m from AS Roma.

Arsenal are still keeping tabs on the attacker, as are Atletico Madrid, Bayern and Barcelona. Reports in Belgium suggest that Brugge will only sell for a club-record fee north of €40m as both Hannover 96 and Tresoldi himself will be owed a combined 22% of the profit generated.

New Estevao deal?

Chelsea are open to handing Estevao a new contract, the Daily Mail understands.

The teenager signed a whopping deal until 2032 when he joined from Palmeiras last year, but Chelsea would be prepared to improve his terms after striking similar agreements with numerous players, most recently Cole Palmer.

Whether Estevao is willing to accept this remains to be seen. He has struggled for minutes under Xabi Alonso this season, prompting persistent speculation that he could look to leave the Blues.

Zubimendi the only viable option

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is the only realistic January reinforcement for Real Madrid, Joaquin Maroto believes.

The Spain international has primarily been a substitute for the Gunners since the latter stages of last season, and he is currently injured, which will likely only cement his place as third-choice behind Myles Lewis-Skelly and Bruno Guimaraes.

Zubimendi is constantly linked with a possible move to Real Madrid. With Crystal Palace ace Adam Wharton unlikely to be available in January, Los Blancos may be forced to make a push for the Arsenal star. Jose Mourinho desperately wants a new midfielder.

More transfer rumours

Arsenal are interested in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. (Christian Falk)

Tottenham could make a move for Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, who is expected to become a free agent next year. (Football Insider)

Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui is attracting interest from Juventus, Chelsea, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. (TuttoJuve)

Harry Kane has agreed to sign a new Bayern contract until 2029. (Sky Sports)

AC Milan have made substantial progress in contract talks with Adrien Rabiot. (Calciomercato)

Vangelis Pavlidis, Endrick, Roberto Martinez, Igor Matanovic and Jean-Philippe Mateta feature on Tottenham's striker shortlist. (TEAMtalk)

Leeds are among the clubs keeping tabs on Inter midfielder Petar Sucic. (Football Insider)