Targets: Viktor Gyokeres, Bryan Mbeumo, and Hugo Ekitike
Arsenal are really looking to stamp their authority on this summer’s transfer window as Mikel Arteta prepares for another Premier League title challenge. The Gunners could be set to land three of their top targets by the end of this week, with Viktor Gyokeres, their No1 priority, nearing a move to north London. Talks with Sporting seemed to have hit a snag over “financial discrepancies”, but now, those fears seem to have been allayed, and the deal could go through by the end of this week. Elsewhere, Noni Madueke’s £52million from Chelsea is almost a formality, while Cristhian Mosquera has undergone a medical ahead of his switch from Valencia.
Manchester United have seen their pursuit of Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo hit another bump after the Bees upped their price tag to £70m, with United only prepared to pay £65m. The Red Devils are also eyeing a shock swap deal that could see Nicolas Jackson move to Old Trafford, with Alejandro Garnacho moving the other way to Chelsea. Liverpool, who have spent over £200m this summer already, are ready to splash more cash as they consider both Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
The Red Devils bought the Brazilian back in 2022 for £90m from Ajax, but the winger has failed to convince at Old Trafford and wants to leave this summer.
The forward shone on loan at Real Betis last term, and the La Liga side are his most likely destination, although they would not be able to afford such a figure, according to UOL.
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AS in Spain claim that the Reds are now at the front of the queue for the winger, who has previously attracted interest from Arsenal.
Recent reports state that Rodrygo is free to leave Madrid, having hardly featured under new manager Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup.
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That comes from Sport in Spain, who claim that Los Blancos may be forced to part with the Brazilian if he does not lower his salary demands, with the club and player in talks over a new deal.
Vinicius, 25, is holding out for an eye-watering pay packet, but is also eyeing up the options he has on the table, knowing that he can run his contract down and find a new club where he can, according to Fichjaes, become the face of the project.
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Arne Slot’s side enquired about Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and are ready to smash their transfer record to land him, although the Magpies are not willing to sell their talisman.
Now, they have turned their attention to Ekitike, who Newcastle have already seen a bid turned down for, according to Sky Sports.
The i report that United are considering a swap deal for Jackson, with wantaway winger Alejandro Garnacho to go the other way.
Chelsea have previous interest in Garnacho, although that interest may have cooled somewhat since their signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.
The Red Devils have lodged two unsuccessful bids for the Brentford winger, but the Bees are now thought to have upped their price tag to £70million, with United not wanting to spend more than £65m.
Standard Sport understands that Mbeumo wants to make the move to United, although he reported back for pre-season training in west London on Monday in a blow for Ruben Amorim’s side.
The Swede’s proposed move to north London looked to have hit a snag with a delay expected, with reports in Portugal claiming that the deal was at risk due to “funding discrepancies”.
That’s according to Defensa Central, who claim that Mac Allister has made it clear that Real Madrid are the only club he would leave Liverpool for.
We had Manchester United earlier in the summer, then Liverpool, and now it’s AC Milan who have reportedly made an approach for the Crystal Palace striker.
That’s according to Sky Sports, with it said that the Eagles value Mateta at around £35m but are not looking to sell.
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