Football rumours from the media

After being limited to loan signings in January, Arsenal boss Unai Emery is looking to secure three players, including a new left-back, at the end of the season, according to the Mail. The Gunners boss will be restricted to a transfer budget of £45million, the paper says, which could potentially see the departure of some highly-paid stars to free up funds.

Arsenal and Tottenham may have to be prepared to battle Juventus for the signature of Real Madrid's James Rodriguez come the summer, the Mirror reports. Both Premier League outfits have been linked to a possible move for the 27-year-old, who is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, but former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly put out a rallying call for the attacker to join him in Italy.

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Marko Grujic: Liverpool's on-loan midfielder has impressed his Hertha Berlin bosses so much they want to keep him in Germany beyond the end of the season, according to the Liverpool Echo. The Serbian, 22, has two goals in 10 appearances to his name.

Ibrahima Konate: Arsenal have tabs on the Red Bull Leipzig's centre-back, German newspaper Bild reports. It says Gunners' scouts have been seen to the country, but that the club could also face competition from Chelsea and West Ham.

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