Moving fast: Arsenal could sign all of Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze this summer
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all pursuing some huge signings as the summer transfer window steps up another notch. Arsenal are hoping to strike a deal for Viktor Gyokeres soon as talks continue, with Noni Madueke poised to undergo a medical this weekend after a £52million fee was agreed with Chelsea. An offer is expected from the Gunners for Eberechi Eze, with Arsenal also chasing Cristhian Mosquera and keeping an eye on the likes of Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon.
Chelsea are tracking Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman and Morgan Rogers, while Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku could both follow Djordje Petrovic out the exit door next. Manchester United are looking to finally clinch the signing of Bryan Mbeumo in addition to highly-rated youngsters Seth Ridgeon and Tyrese Noubissie, though Galatasaray now look to be in the driving seat over Victor Osimhen as Marcus Rashford becomes Barcelona’s top target.
Tottenham are said to remain confident of signing Morgan Gibbs-White despite Nottingham Forest reportedly considering legal action, with Adam Wharton and Joao Palhinha also now linked amid sustained interest in Yoane Wissa. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Arsenal are not content with just Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke it seems as they also step up their interest in Eberechi Eze.
The Gunners were known to have made initial contact with the England midfielder’s camp last month as they explored the parameters of a potential transfer.
Per The Mirror, a formal approach to Crystal Palace is now expected after Arsenal held several rounds of talks with his agency CAA Base.
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While there is evidently work to do on Viktor Gyokeres still, Arsenal are set to sign Noni Madueke very soon.
It emerged late on Thursday night that the Gunners had agreed a £52m fee for the England winger, who has also already agreed personal terms for a high-profile switch from west to north London.
Madueke is now poised to return to the UK from Chelsea’s Club World Cup camp in the United States this weekend in order to undergo a medical and formalise his move.
His imminent exit from Stamford Bridge was confirmed by Blues boss Enzo Maresca last night in his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s final clash with Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey.
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It is almost a full week now since the news first broke that the Gunners were in advanced talks with Sporting over a deal for the prolific Sweden striker, having already settled on personal terms for a five-year contract.
According to Fabrizio Romano, there remains a small gap in the two clubs’ respective valuations of a furious Gyokeres, who will apparently not turn up for pre-season training at Sporting at any point as he looks to force an exit.
The winger is expected to complete a £52million move to Arsenal, Standard Sport understands.
The England forward has been given permission to leave Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad and head back to the UK for a medical in north London.
Arsenal have found an alternative target to Eberechi Eze if they cannot prise him away from Crystal Palace.
The report claims that the English winger, who previously played for Everton and Fulham, could be available for €50 million.
GiveMeSport report that the Portuguese champions are expecting the Swedish striker to be with them on Monday, despite the wantaway forward in talks with Arsenal.
Xabi Alonso, according to Fichjaes, is a huge fan of the Argentine midfielder and wants to bring him to the Bernabeu.
Real want to spend big on him, although any offer hinges on the future of Rodrgyo, and whether Madrid can sell him.
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The Chelsea goalkeeper will travel to Dorset for a medical after the two clubs agreed a £25million deal, Dom Smith writes.