Transfer targets: Arsenal are looking at Joao Pedro and Viktor Gyokeres, with Liverpool trying to sign Florian Wirtz
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The transfer market is already cranking into high gear as clubs scramble to complete early signings during the first instalment of a split summer window. Viktor Gyokeres looks to be set on a move to Arsenal after a huge contract offer as Mikel Arteta bids to finally solve his striker problem, with Benjamin Sesko still in the frame too as the Gunners also potentially rival Chelsea and Liverpool for Joao Pedro.
Liverpool are looking to complete the signing of Jeremie Frimpong as they also aim to hijack Manchester City’s approach for Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Florian Wirtz. The Reds are also now rumoured to have started talks over a shock swoop for Chelsea forward Christian Nkunku, though Dean Huijsen is poised to complete a medical at Real Madrid on Friday.
Manchester United have stepped up their move for Antoine Semenyo, while Chelsea are now thought to have entered the race for Rodrygo and Tottenham could yet miss out to Europa League final opponents Manchester United over Johnny Cardoso. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Liverpool in shock talks over Christopher Nkunku deal
Liverpool are said to have set the wheels in motion over a shock swoop for Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku.
The injured Frenchman’s future at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of the season is currently subject to doubt after a failure to impress Enzo Maresca and earn regular starts away from the Conference League.
Manchester United have been linked with Nkunku in the past, with PSG, Newcastle and Bayern Munich also believed to be interested.
However, Foot Mercato in France now say that Liverpool want to sign the former RB Leipzig star and have even initiated talks with his representatives ahead of the summer.
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Viktor Gyokeres chooses Arsenal transfer
Viktor Gyokeres has his heart set on a move to Arsenal in another transfer boost for the Gunners, reports claim.
Over recent days it has been claimed that Arsenal have made a huge contract offer to the Sporting Lisbon striker, who is thought to be the top choice of Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta to solve their long-standing issues up front.
Now according to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Gyokeres is keen to swiftly join Arsenal after the Taca de Portugal final between Sporting and rivals Benfica on May 25, having been impressed with the project presented to him at the Emirates.
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Inter preparing move for Zirkzee
Inter Milan are keen on a move for Joshua Zirkzee this summer.
That’s according to Calciomercato, with it claimed that Inter believe the Manchester United could put his struggles at Old Trafford behind him in a new environment.
The Champions League finalists are said to be preparing a loan offer with an option to buy, and that could become an obligation if certain criteria are met.
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Huijsen set for Real Madrid medical
Dean Huijsen is expected to wrap up his £50m move to Real Madrid.
The La Liga side will pay the Bournemouth star’s release clause and he is set to sign a five-year contract.
Sky Sports report that a medical will take place in the next 24 hours, with Huijsen then keen to play in the final two matches of the season for Bournemouth.
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Man United want to move Rashford on
Manchester United expect to sell Marcus Rashford this summer.
The Manchester Evening News report that the club have no interest in bringing Rashford back into Ruben Amorim’s squad, leaving him available for £40m.
Aston Villa do not have first refusal on Rashford and he wants to play for a club in the Champions League.
It’s claimed that he is not willing to take a pay cut on his £325,000-a-week wages.
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Arsenal face striker decision
Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko?
That seems to be the striker dilemma facing Arsenal, as they look to strengthen up front.
According to the Independent, Sesko is likely to prove the more expensive option, with his price potentially rising to around £75m after he signed a new contract last summer.
However, Sesko is viewed as meeting Arsenal’s requirements in terms of link-up play and physicality.
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Fulham announce extensions
Fulham have triggered contract extensions for Harry Wilson, Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez.
The trio were all set to be out out contract in the summer and could have left the club as free agents.
However, Fulham had the option to extend and have done so, with their deals now running through to June 2026.
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Wrexham eye shock Cairney swoop
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Wrexham are keen on a summer move for Tom Cairney.
The Fulham captain will be out of contract at the end of the season and Wrexham believe they can persuade him to join on a free transfer.
Club are keen to strengthen significantly after their promotion to the Championship.
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Liverpool to complete Frimpong deal
Liverpool have decided to press ahead with the signing of Jeremie Frimpong and are expected to formally trigger his release clause.
The Times report that the Dutchman is now expected to become the club’s first signing of the summer for around £30m, with personal terms already having been discussed.
It’s suggested that Liverpool do not want to disrupt Bayer Leverkusen’s final match of the season this weekend, and so are expected to wait to make a formal approach until after that.
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Arsenal agree first transfer of summer window
Arsenal are expected to kick off their summer business with the permanent exit of Nuno Tavares.
Tavares joined Lazio on loan last summer, and a clause in the deal means the move can be made permanent this summer for between €7-8million (£5.9m-6.7m).
The expectation is that Lazio will activate the option after Tavares impressed during his season on loan in Italy.
The left-back has notched eight assists in Serie A, a tally only Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku have bettered.
Reports in Italy claim that Lazio may look to instantly sell Tavares, in the hope they can make a quick profit on him.
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