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Man United, Arsenal Lead Early Checks on Hoffenheim’s Bazoumana Touré as Clubs Eye Summer Move

Hoffenheim have signaled no January sale and an internal valuation near €45m.

Overview

  • Manchester United, Arsenal, Brentford and Newcastle have initiated background checks and analytics-driven scouting on the 19-year-old winger, according to multiple reports.
  • Reporting indicates January will bring formal contact and continued assessment rather than a transfer, with the decisive phase expected in the summer 2026 window.
  • Hoffenheim are determined to retain Touré mid-season and are guiding suitors toward a price point around €44–45m, cited as roughly £39m in some coverage.
  • Sources suggest United and Arsenal are currently viewed as being at the front of the queue, though interest remains exploratory rather than at the bid stage.
  • Touré has adapted quickly since arriving last winter, posting two goals and five assists in 16 appearances and drawing praise for pace, direct running and league-leading sprints and open‑play crosses.