Transfer News - Arsenal star is shock Bayern Munich target, City want £50m defender

The Evening Standard claims Bayern Munich are pondering a move for Arsenal's France international defender LAURENT KOSCIELNY. Manchester City are prepared to pay up to £50million to sign Everton defender JOHN STONES in time for him to join up with the club for pre-season, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Daily Mail believes Crystal Palace have agreed a £12.5million fee with West Ham for defender JAMES TOMKINS. Stoke have made a £16million bid for West Brom striker SAIDO BERAHINO, reports the Daily Mirror, which also claims Fulham have told Sheffield Wednesday to pay £15million for striker ROSS MCCORMACK.

Source: PA