Man Utd and Arsenal transfer boost as Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso available on free deal

Posted Wednesday, June 01, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal transfer target Corentin Tolisso is set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires this summer.

The Frenchman, 27, joined the German giants from Lyon in 2017.

Tolisso will leave Bayern Munich next month

During his five-year stint at the club he made 118 appearances across all competitions and scored 21 goals.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano announced the departure on Twitter, stating: "Official. Corentin Tolisso leaves FC Bayern on a free transfer, there’s no agreement to extend the contract and both parties decided to part ways immediately.

"Tolisso will be available as free agent this summer."

The midfielder's imminent departure offers a huge transfer boost to Arsenal and Man Utd, who are both in the race to sign him.

Both clubs have a huge summer ahead as they look to break back into the top four next season.

The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad depth this summer after narrowly missing out on a place in the Champions League.

Mikel Arteta and his staff are in the market for a new central midfielder, and Tolisso is reportedly one name on the shortlist.

Napoli star Fabian Ruiz is also a potential option, along with Wolves' Ruben Neves and Leicester City's Youri Tielemans.

Arsenal are also hoping to bring Serge Gnabry back to the Emirates Stadium.

Meanwhile, Man Utd are also scouting some potential additions - and a new midfielder is a priority.

New boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly eager to reunite with former Ajax star Frenkie de Jong.

However, Barcelona are unlikely to sell the 25-year-old until they can reach an agreement for Robert Lewandowski or Bernardo Silva.

Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse is another name on the list of transfer targets.

Ten Hag is a big admirer of Ward-Prowse, so much so that the Red Devils could be willing to pay up to £75million for the star.

Man Utd are also looking to sign a new defender in the upcoming window.

Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford - he has a release clause of £50million in his current contract.