# Arsenal eye Monza striker Varela – Tuesday’s gossip

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arsenal-eye-monza-striker-varela-tuesdays-gossip/
- Published: 2026-10-26T21:38:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T22:37:05+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj3vq7l22yk9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Europe, Sport, World

## Key points

- Arsenal, Napoli and Benfica are linked with Monza striker Gustavo Varela.
- Palace want to retain Ismaila Sarr and have held contract talks.
- Manchester United face reported costs over Eddie Howe and Lewis Hall.

## Summary

Arsenal, Napoli and Benfica are reportedly interested in Monza striker Gustavo Varela, while several other Premier League transfer and managerial stories feature in Tuesday’s football gossip. The reports indicate clubs are weighing new contracts, potential transfer fees and changes to their coaching staff.

Varela is 21 and described as in form; Crystal Palace are reluctant to sell Ismaila Sarr in January and have discussed a new deal with the 28-year-old. Brighton defender Luka Vuskovic, 19, is attracting interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona, while Manchester United would reportedly owe Newcastle £6m in compensation to appoint Eddie Howe and face a fee above £70m for Lewis Hall. Bournemouth have made Alex Scott a club-record contract offer, and Ajax want to sign Tolu Arokodare permanently.

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