Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The news comes just days after the Swede refused to report for pre-season with the Portuguese side. Mikel Arteta has prioritised the 27-year-old as his new No. 9 and a five-year contract is ready, with The Athletic suggesting the deal is worth €73.5 million (£63.4m/$86m).
Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard as a potential Plan B, with the German champions growing increasingly doubtful over their chances of signing Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. Trossard’s versatility, experience and short contract make him an appealing alternative as Bayern look to reinforce their left wing this summer.
Barcelona are preparing a move for young RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, who could become the latest in a contingent of Nou Camp wonderkids.
Manchester United’s pursuit of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has hit a crucial phase, with head coach Ruben Amorim demanding the deal be completed before their pre-season tour begins on July 22. The Red Devils have already seen two bids rejected by the Bees and the Cameroonian forward is said to be growing increasingly frustrated with the drawn-out negotiations.
Aston Villa have shown interest in signing Sami Aghehowa from FC Porto this summer as they have identified the Spanish striker as a possible replacement for Ollie Watkins. Manchester United are keen on signing the English forward in the summer window and in case Watkins exits Villa Park, the club would go after Aghehowa who is valued at €80 million (£69m/$93.5m) by the Portuguese club.
Liverpool might end up retaining Darwin Nunez's services beyond this summer as they remain firm on their €60 million (£52m/$70m) valuation of the Uruguayan forward. Napoli remain interested in signing the striker this summer but they are offering a fee of €55m for the Reds star. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will meet the player's agent on Monday.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang podría regresar a Francia y unirse a su antiguo club, el Marsella, este verano. El equipo de la Ligue 1 está negociando los detalles financieros del contrato del jugador, ya que está dispuesto a ofrecerle al delantero un contrato de dos años. El Al-Qadsiah, equipo de la Saudi Pro League, ha acordado rescindir el contrato de Aubameyang de mutuo acuerdo, lo que lo convertirá en agente libre.
Manchester United could launch a shock bid for Chelsea flop Nicolas Jackson, who is valued at £100 million ($135m). The Red Devils, who are acitively looking for more attacking options in the summer transfer window, have emerged as one of several contenders, who are eyeing a move for the Senegalese forward. The Blues are expected to make a final call on Jackson's future after the Club World Cup.
El exdelantero del Liverpool, Roberto Firmino, está a punto de dejar el Al-Ahli, el gigante de la Liga Profesional Saudí, tras firmar con el Al Sadd catarí. Firmino, quien dejó a los Reds en 2023 para unirse al Al Ahli, jugó dos temporadas en el club saudí y fue pieza clave del equipo que ganó la Liga de Campeones de la AFC este año. El brasileño dejó el club a pesar de tener un año restante de contrato.
