Transfer latest: Francisco Trincao, Hugo Ekitike and Milos Kerkez have all been linked with massive summer moves
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Arsenal’s hunt for a striker continues to dominate the transfer headlines as they prepare to announce Andrea Berta as their new sporting director. The Gunners appear to be trying to steal a march on their rivals by getting some high-profile deals done ahead of the early summer window, with the likes of Nico Williams, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres all still being heavily linked. New reports suggest that Arsenal may now have made Hugo Ekitike their main alternative to Alexander Isak.
There has been a new twist on the Francisco Trincao to Manchester United front, with Kobbie Mainoo’s Old Trafford future still potentially in real doubt as the club also apparently look at the likes of future superstars Tyler Dibling and Chris Rigg, among other targets. Liverpool are still reeling from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s agreement with Real Madrid and are said to be talking to Jeremie Frimpong about becoming his replacement, with positive news from Milos Kerkez amid a potential breakthrough over Mohamed Salah’s contract.
Chelsea may also move for either Sesko or Liam Delap, while Tottenham want Dibling and are dealing with strong Atletico Madrid interest in Cristian Romero. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Arsenal target £60m Alexander Isak alternative
Liverpool handed new Milos Kerkez boost
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22 minutes ago
Liverpool handed new Milos Kerkez boost
Liverpool appear to have been handed a new boost in their long-running pursuit of Milos Kerkez.
Finding a new right-back to succeed the Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold looks to be the top transfer priority at Anfield at the moment, with talks said to be ongoing over Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong.
But the left side of defence also needs attention, with Kerkez long mentioned as the potential replacement for Andy Robertson amid his fine form for high-flying Bournemouth.
And while the 21-year-old - a friend and international team-mate of Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai with Hungary - is still focused on the Cherries ahead of their huge FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester City on Sunday, he seems open to a potential high-profile switch in the summer.
“As a kid, you dream to play at the highest level, win the trophies, be on the best teams,” Kerkez told The Athletic.
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“These are the things that my agent is on. My dad is on. It is not something that they occupy me with because the season is still going, so there’s no point to talk about anything.
“There’s games left, the FA Cup is important for us — these are big things.
“And then, like I say, when someone comes (in for you) you never know what’s going to happen or where you’re going to end up. In the summer, we will see what happens.”
37 minutes ago
Arsenal target £60m Alexander Isak alternative
Arsenal are among the clubs to have made initial contact over Hugo Ekitike, reports claim.
The former Reims striker has been linked with a host of top European sides including from the Premier League after rebounding from a difficult spell at Paris Saint-Germain by thriving in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ekitike, 22, now appears to be firmly on Arsenal’s radar, with The Sun reporting that they are targeting him as a potential transfer alternative to £150m-rated Newcastle star Alexander Isak.
The Gunners are said to be among the clubs to have asked to be kept informed of the France Under-21 international’s availability ahead of the summer.
Manchester United and Liverpool have also been linked with Ekitike, who is expected to be available for around £60m at the end of the season.
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2 days ago
Saudi Pro League’s six-man transfer wishlist revealed
Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Jr are among six marquee signings being plotted by the Saudi Pro League this summer.
According to talkSPORT, the aforementioned duo alongside Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes, West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus are being lined up for moves.
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2 days ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid latest
Real Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer, writes Simon Collings.
Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at Anfield at the end of this season and has not agreed terms on an extension.
The England star, as a result, would be able to leave for free in the summer and, according to multiple reports, Real Madrid are now closing in on signing him.
Read the full story here
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2 days ago
Tottenham 'make £37m bid for Chris Rigg'
Tottenham are rumoured to have made an early move to sign Chris Rigg ahead of the summer.
Sunderland’s teenage midfield sensation is expected to have multiple suitors in the next transfer window after already playing more than 60 times for the Black Cats aged just 17.
West Ham are among the other clubs to have been linked with Rigg, though Spurs are reported to have swooped already.
According to Fichajes, they have launched an offer worth approximately £37m for the England Under-19 international and are now awaiting a response.
Chris Rigg reacts during Sunderland's Championship match against Hull at the Stadium of Light
Chris Rigg reacts during Sunderland's Championship match against Hull at the Stadium of Light
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2 days ago
Manchester United target move for Francisco Trincao
Manchester United are interested in a deal for Francisco Trincao, reports claim.
A summer of significant change lies ahead at Old Trafford with Ruben Amorim widely expected to overhaul his consistently underperforming squad.
However, he apparently needs to sell players before he can buy, with reports this week that at least 10 could be on the way out at the end of the current season.
Focus will then turn to new additions, with the Daily Mirror reporting that Amorim is keen to raid former club Sporting Lisbon for Portugal winger Trincao, who also played under his compatriot at Braga.
However, Arsenal and Newcastle have also been linked with the 25-year-old rated at around £30m, with Barcelona also inserting a buy-back clause in their deal to sell him to Sporting in 2023.
Trincao is no stranger to English football, having spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Wolves.
Francisco Trincao celebrates after scoring for Portugal against Denmark in the Nations League
Francisco Trincao celebrates after scoring for Portugal against Denmark in the Nations League
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2 days ago
Liverpool close to signing Frimpong as Alexander-Arnold replacement
Liverpool are said to be closing in on the signing of Jeremie Frimpong to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The versatile Dutch full-back looks to have been on the transfer radar at Anfield for some time and could now be about to secure a return to the UK following previous spells with Manchester City and Celtic.
Defensa Central in Spain report that Real Madrid also made enquiries to Bayer Leverkusen over Frimpong in the event that they could not seal the signing of Alexander-Arnold, but have since been told by an intermediary that he is close to joining Liverpool.
Jeremie Frimpong playing for Bayer Leverkusen against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga
Jeremie Frimpong playing for Bayer Leverkusen against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga
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2 days ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold agrees massive Real Madrid deal
The biggest transfer news story of the day undoubtedly concerns Trent Alexander-Arnold, who looks to have finally agreed his high-profile summer move to Real Madrid.
Los Blancos have long since pursued a deal for the England right-back and had multiple bids snubbed in January before continuing their pursuit to line up a free transfer at the end of the season.
Real now look to have achieved the breakthrough with talkSPORT among the outlets reporting that Alexander-Arnold has sealed his massive move to the Bernabeu.
They claim the 26-year-old has agreed a mammoth five-year contract worth in excess of £220,000 per week.
Liverpool will now be urgently searching for a replacement. More on that to come in a moment...
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool against Ipswich in the Premier League
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool against Ipswich in the Premier League
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3 days ago
Arsenal and Manchester United get huge Viktor Gyokeres boost
Arsenal and Manchester United have reportedly been handed a key boost in the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres.
The former Coventry striker is in huge demand after a prolific couple of years in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon in which he has scored 83 goals in just 91 appearances so far.
Most of the biggest clubs in Europe have been linked with Gyokeres in recent months in some form or another, though Arsenal and Manchester United - the latter managed by ex-Sporting boss Ruben Amorim - appear to be the two main suitors in the fierce battle for his signature as both seek major forward upgrades this summer.
Reports from Portugal cited by the Daily Mirror now claim that Sporting have agreed with Gyokeres that he will be permitted to depart the Estadio Jose Alvalade if a team offers a transfer fee in the region of £50.2m-£58.5m.
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a goal for Sporting Lisbon
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a goal for Sporting Lisbon
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4 days ago
Arsenal and Tottenham set for Matheus Cunha battle
A transfer battle could be brewing between Arsenal and Tottenham over Matheus Cunha.
The Brazilian forward has really caught the eye this season with his performances for Wolves, where had scored 15 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions before receiving a three-match ban that has since been extended to four games.
Arsenal’s new incoming sporting director Andrea Berta previously signed Cunha for Atletico Madrid and really wants to bring both him and Martin Zubimendi to the Emirates Stadium this summer, per GIVEMESPORT.
However, rival reports suggest that north London rivals Tottenham are lining up an ambitious double raid on Wolves worth in excess of £100m to try and sign both Cunha and his midfield compatriot Joao Gomes.
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