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Arsenal Hold Talks as Liverpool and Man United Pursue Hoffenheim’s Bazoumana Touré

Hoffenheim retain control given a €55–60m valuation alongside a deal running to 2029.

Overview

  • Arsenal have held initial talks over the 20-year-old winger’s summer move, according to German outlet Fussballdaten as relayed in new reports.
  • Manchester United have contacted Touré’s camp as they assess a deal for the Ivory Coast international, Yahoo Sports reports.
  • Liverpool scouted Touré during the March international break and view him as a possible long-term successor to Mohamed Salah, per multiple reports.
  • Hoffenheim are quoted at €55–60m with expectations of negotiations near €50m, while reports say the player seeks about €5m in annual wages.
  • Club stance may hinge on European qualification, with Hoffenheim currently in fifth and Touré’s rise coming after a €10m move from Hammarby in 2025.