Ronaldo prefers Lewandowski over Kane, Arsenal identify Wenger's replacement, Manchester United's five-man summer shortlist and more: Transfer round-up, March 1, 2018

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich are yet to take a call on James Rodriguez

Arsenal want Julian Nagelsmann as Arsene Wenger's replacement

According to the Daily Star, Arsenal have zeroed in on the candidate that they want at the helm next summer. It is reportedly a matter of when (and not if) Wenger will be sacked at the end of the campaign.

The Gunners hierarchy have identified Julian Nagelsmann, the 30-year-old Hoffenheim manager to take over from the Frenchman. He is highly rated by the club's head of recruitment Sven Mislintat and his footballing philosophy has also impressed the Arsenal decision makers.

Bayern Munich yet to decide on James Rodriguez's permanent deal

Despite reports suggesting that Real Madrid are looking to use Rodriguez as a makeweight to sign Robert Lewandowski in the summer, Bayern Munich are in no hurry to get the Colombian signed up on a permanent basis. Bayern can sign Rodriguez for €42 million at the end of his two-year loan spell.

Revealing the club's stance to Bayern TV (quoted by Goal), chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said, "We will wait and see what happens and decide what to do. However, that won't happen in 2018 because we have plenty of time to decide and the purchasing option won't expire."