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Arsenal pursues Tzolis as Bayern holds firm on Olise demands

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Arsenal pursues Tzolis as Bayern holds firm on Olise demands

Summary

Arsenal is reportedly pursuing a transfer for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge amidst ongoing rumors surrounding Michael Olise. Bayern Munich is demanding a transfer fee 'well in excess' of the record £198m for Olise, who is also attracting interest from PSG. Meanwhile, Liverpool is readying a bid for Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, and Leeds United is aiming to sign Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund. West Ham is targeting Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor as they prepare for a promotion bid.

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What We Know

•Arsenal interested in Christos Tzolis for about £34m.
•Bayern demands record fee for Michael Olise, also sought by PSG.
•Liverpool eyes Khephren Thuram from Juventus amid financial needs.
•Leeds aims to sign Julian Brandt as a free agent.
•West Ham targets Wilson Isidor for promotion challenge.

Latest Updates

7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Transfer rumour roundup: Real Madrid’s Olise smokescreen exposed: Bayern’s record-beating stance, Arsenal push for Tzolis

What they're saying

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Today's transfer rumours include Bayern Munich's record-breaking demands for Michael Olise, and Arsenal's interest in Christos Tzolis.Real Madrid's big bid for Julian Alvarez was reportedly a smokescr...
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