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Viktor Gyokeres and Bryan Mbeumo have been linked with January transfers

Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City are all set to be extremely busy in the second half of the January transfer window. Several Premier League clubs are scrambling to complete business ahead of the window closing for the final time this season on February 3.

 

Arsenal are in desperate need of a new centre-forward while the gaps in United’s squad were glaring in their win over bottom-placed Southampton on Thursday. Amad Diallo’s late hat-trick salvaged Ruben Amorim from another embarrassing result.

 

Rivals City are close to agreeing a couple of deals over the coming days. Pep Guardiola’s squad has required a drastic refresh after being allowed to grow stale.

Neymar ‘close to Santos return’

 

Neymar is reportedly close to a sensational return to Santos amid his horror spell in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal.

 

The Brazil star is on the brink of competing a six-month loan to Santos as he looks to rediscover the magic that made him one of the world’s best players.

 

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Santos have launched a loan offer to Al Hilal, and are waiting for a final answer from the Saudi Pro League side.

 

Cunha transfer latest

 

Arsenal may still be keeping close tabs on Matheus Cunha’s situation at Wolves.

 

Mikel Arteta is searching for a forward to add to his depleted ranks at Arsenal.

 

And despite talks with Cunha over a new deal having taken place, Wolves reportedly still need to iron out final details before he pens an extension, according to Fabrizio Romano.

 

So Arsenal may be waiting in the wings if they don’t reach a full agreement.

 

 

Marmoush timeline revealed

 

Omar Marmoush is set to fly to Manchester tomorrow to complete his move to Manchester City, reports Sky Sports Germany.

 

The deal is expected to be finalised by Wednesday, with the medical potentially starting upon the forward touching down in England.

 

City will pay £63million to sign the versatile forward from Eintracht Frankfurt.

 

Liverpool join Bynoe-Gittens race

 

Liverpool are long-term admirers of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, reports Fabrizio Romano.

 

The winger has been heavily linked with Bayern Munich and a host of Premier League clubs in recent weeks, including Chelsea, though the Reds appear to be in the race to secure his signature as well.

 

It is reported that Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Bynoe-Gittens on several occasions and are monitoring his situation closely.

 

Arsenal rejected by German maestro

 

Hoffenheim star Tom Bischof has reportedly snubbed interest from a host of Premier League clubs as he is keen to join Bayern Munich.

 

The versatile midfielder has enjoyed a sensational breakout campaign in the Bundesliga, and his displays have not gone unnoticed among English sides.

 

According to TBR Football, Arsenal, Newcastle and Brighton are among six clubs to have shown interest in signing Bischof. However, the 19-year-old has hit heart set on joining Bayern at the end of the season and rejected those approaches.

 

Ruben Amorim shares update on Marcus Rashford’s future

 

Ruben Amorim has once again opened up about Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United.

 

The Englishman has been linked to a move away from Old Trafford in January and has been absent from United’s recent squads.

 

When quizzed on the latest surrounding Rashford, Amorim said: “No matter what, I am not going to put a player I do not believe is the best for the team”.

 

“Marcus is out of this moment because he is not

 

Ange Postecoglou quizzed on Tottenham incomings

 

Ange Postecoglou has stated it could be “difficult” for Spurs to do business in January.

 

Tottenham slumped to yet another league defeat against Ipswich on Sunday.

 

Speaking after the match, he told Sky Sports: “There will be urgency but it doesn’t need me to say it, everybody can see that. I have no issues with how the club are going about it, they are working hard and trying to find solutions.

 

“These players need help that is for sure and hopefully over the next 10 days or so we’ll find a solution. It is really tricky, we’re not the only ones in the market. The club are trying hard.”

 

 

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham were humiliated by Everton

 

Harvey Eliott opens up about Liverpool future

 

Harvey Elliott has revealed he isn’t pushing to leave Liverpool this month.

 

Speaking after Saturday’s win over Brentford, he said: “Liverpool is my club. Liverpool is my team. I want to fight for my place, fight for my position in the team.

 

“It’s down to me to put in the effort, the hard work, the desire, to make that achievement. I am not going to give up, I am going to keep fighting.”

 

Juventus eye Lloyd Kelly in January window

 

Juventus are reportedly eyeing up a move for Newcastle ace Lloyd Kelly.

 

The defender, who only joined Newcastle in the summer, has been subject to transfer interest this month.

 

As per Fabrizio Romano, Serie A outfit Juventus are among those pushing the

 

Newcastle open talks with Dubravka

 

Newcastle United have reportedly opened new contract talks with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

 

Having been linked to Burnley No.1 James Trafford, the Premier League club have seemingly performed a u-turn on the Slovakian following a string of impressive displays. He’s previously been expected to leave in the January window.

 

West Ham and Bournemouth wait on Ferguson

 

Both West Ham and Bournemouth have reportedly contacted Brighton in a bid to sign Evan Ferguson on loan this month.

 

Brighton are yet to make a decision on whether to let the Irish international leave until the end of the season. He’s played 14 times in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring just once.

 

Ten Hag on standby for Borussia Dortmund job

 

Erik ten Hag is reportedly set to be approached by Borussia Dortmund if the club go out of the Champions League this week.

 

According to Sky Germany, Nuni Sahin will be sacked if the German side go oiut after their game with Bologna on Tuesday. Should Sahin be forced out, Ten Hag is said to be the leading candidate to

 

Man City target Douglas Luiz

 

Manchester City have reportedly made contact with Juventus about the possibility of signing Douglas Luiz.

 

According to the Athletic though, the clubs are at odds over the nature of the proposed deal. Juve want a straight sale or a loan with an obligation to buy, while City only want only a loan agreement until the end of the season.

 

Douglas Luiz is currently at

 

Solskjaer targets first signing

 

New Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to make Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence is first signing since taking over.

 

According to the Daily Mail, the Turkish club are looking for a January transfer before his contract runs out in the summer. Solskjaer previously worked with Lawrence at Manchester United

 

Napoli issue Garnacho statement

 

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has said the club only want to sign Alejandro Garnacho on their ‘conditions’ after making an improved bid for the winger.

 

After reportedly offering £47million, Manna said: “We are making evaluations, we must not get caught up in the frenzy. There is expectation, we will be ready but on the conditions of Napoli.”

 

Antony set for La Liga switch

 

Manchester United are in talks with Real Betis over a loan move for winger Antony.

 

According to Spanish outlet Marca, the two clubs are very close to an agreement after the La Liga side made an improved offer to have the Brazilian until the end of the season

 

Liverpool savaged for contract sagas

 

Liverpool FC have been accused of not taking “ownership” of the contract sitations of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mo Salah.

 

“Ultimately it is down to the club,” former Red Jermaine Pennant told William Hill. “The owner, the head of football, sporting director. to speak with the players and their representatives over the past few years to get renewal talks on the table for each player.

 

“You know when the players contract is up and you should be talking to them in advance – and now we’re half way through the final season of their contracts. It’s not up to the players or their representatives to get this done. There is now the issue that each of them can walk out the door for free. The club must take ownership of this situation. Talks should have happened years ago.”

 

Virgil van Dijk against Brentford.

 

 

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Man City spending spree just getting started

 

Manchester City could sign up to six new players this month at a total cost of around £250million, according to The Mirror.

 

The Blues are on the verge of completing deals for Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Omar Marmoush.

 

Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso has also emerged as a serious target.

 

Furthermore, Pep Guardiola is expected to go after a new midfielder to compensate for Rodri’s long-term injury before the window slams shut.

 

City are evidently in the mood to splash some serious cash, having handed Erling Haaland a lucrative nine-and-a-half-year contract extension earlier this week.

 

Arsenal exploring Osimhen deal

 

Arsenal are weighing up a January move for Victor Osimhen, according to journalist Peter O’Rourke.

 

The Gunners are in need of firepower through the middle and Osimhen is one of the hottest strikers in Europe.

 

Although he is currently on loan at Galatasaray, Napoli reportedly have the authority to recall him if they receive a serious transfer offer.

 

Napoli up stakes for Garnacho

 

Napoli are reportedly prepared to up their offer for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.

 

The Azzurri will increase the stakes to just over £42million, according to Corriere dello Sport.

 

And the report adds that Garnacho is ‘inclined to accept’ the transfer, which would see him secure a massive salary boost.

 

United need to sell for PSR purposes, but it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to part with a young talent like Garnacho.

 

Tyrell Malacia set for loan move

 

Manchester United are willing to let Tyrell Malacia leave on loan this month, according to The Athletic.

 

Malacia returned from a long-term injury in November but he has not been wholly convincing when used by Ruben Amorim.

 

And the United boss is going after a new left wing-back in the current window.

 

Sending Malacia abroad or to a fellow Premier League side are both options under consideration by the Red Devils.

 

Tyrell Malacia will reportedly be allowed to leave Man Utd on loan this month

 

Ait-Nouri makes Man Utd’s left-back list

 

Manchester United hold an interest in Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to The Independent.

 

Ruben Amorim wants reinforcements at left wing-back and Ait-Nouri is well-versed in the position.

 

Nuno Mendes is believed to be United’s top target but Paris Saint-Germain are demanding a premium price for the ex-Sporting man.

 

Old Trafford chiefs have therefore compiled a list of alternatives, on which Ait-Nouri is said to feature.

 

United will need to make sales if any permanent incomings are to materialise this January.

 

Khusanov photos leak

 

Photos of Abdukodir Khusanov holding aloft his new Manchester City jersey have been leaked online.

 

The reigning Premier League champions have had a £33.5million transfer agreement in place with Lens since last week.

 

And everything is now in place for the Uzbekistani defender to be formally unveiled.

 

In the picture, 20-year-old Khusanov is holding the No. 45 shirt.

 

Dele Alli set for football comeback

 

Dele Alli is set to sign for Serie A newcomers Como on a free transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

 

The former England international, who left Everton last summer, has been training with the Italian side since December.

 

And the move to Como, which will reportedly be sealed on Sunday, will unite former Tottenham star Alli with Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas, who manages the club.

 

The 28-year-old is set to sign an 18-month contract, including the option for a further season depending on certain conditions.

 

Man Utd transfer talks intensify

 

ABC Sevilla say Antony is ‘getting closer’ to securing a loan move out of Manchester United.

 

Real Betis are said to have ‘intensified negotiations with Manchester United in the last few hours’.

 

Antony, 24, came on at half-time against Southampton but has struggled for starts under Ruben Amorim.

 

His only start saw him hauled off after 55 minutes in the Carabao Cup defeat at Tottenham.

 

And it appears he may now be headed out to La Liga.

 

Antony could leave Man Utd this

 

Bayern close in on Nkunku

 

Bayern Munich are seemingly on the brink of signing Christopher Nkunku.

 

According to Sky Germany, the Chelsea striker has agreed personal terms with the German club, but a fee is yet to be agreed.

 

Saudi chiefs ‘in England’ over Liverpool pair

 

Representatives of Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have reportedly travelled to London to try and complete deals for Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

 

According to the Saudi Broadcasting Authority Sport channel, club chiefs are looking for agreements over summer moves.

 

Posting on its Twitter page, the broadcaster wrote, “News has arrived that Al-Hilal Club President Fahd bin Nafel and Saad Al-Ladheeth are in London, and Salah is 99% a Hilal player and Van Dijk is close.”

 

Fenerbahce ‘reach agreement’ with Aston Villa over Carlos

 

According to reports in Turkey, Fenerbahce have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign centre-back Diego Carlos.

 

The Brazilian has played just 10 times for Villa this season. The fee is said to be in the region of £10million.

 

Chelsea reject Felix approach

 

Chelsea have rejected an approach from AC Milan to sign Joao Felix on loan.

 

According to Sky Sports Italy, the Blues are not interested in any temporary deal for the 25-year-old.

 

Joao Felix is linked with a move away from Chelsea.

 

Palace announce signing

 

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of teenage talent Romain Esse from Millwall. The 19-year-old winger will join the Eagles for a fee of £12million, potentially rising to £14.5m,

 

Kelleher set to leave Liverpool

 

Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher is reportedly set to leave Anfield in the summer.

 

According to The Times, having lost his place in the starting XI following the return to fitness of Alisson, The Irishman will look to leave when Giorgi Mamardashvili arrives from Valencia.

 

West Brom reappoint Mowbray

 

West Brom have confirmed that Tony Mowbray has returned to the club just days after being given the all-clear from cancer. He led the Baggies to the 2007/08 Championship title.

 

Man Utd enter race for Dortmund star

 

Manchester United are said to be ‘seriously interested’ in Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.

 

According to Sky Sports, United are looking at the England under-21 international as a potential replacement for Antony. However, they face a fight from Bayern Munich, who have already held talks with the player’s representatives.

 

Rashford told to move abroad

 

Former Premier League player Jermaine Pennant has urged Marcus Rashford to leave England to rebuild his career.

 

“We’ve seen so many players go abroad and launch and also re-launch their careers over the years,” he told William Hill.

 

“You look at Jaden Sancho, he was a big success at Dortmund, Jude Bellingham at Dormund as well was hugely successful. So plenty of evidence to suggest Marcus Rashford, who is a top striker, can make it abroad and do well. Tomori at AC Milan is doing really well and getting rave reviews from his performances.

 

“He can go abroad, get the love back for the game, a smile on his face, a new lease of life, I think he will and should go abroad. He can then score goals again and show what he can do.”

 

Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester Utd

 

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Casadei’s Chelsea exit heats up

 

Torino are going full steam ahead for the permanent signing of Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei.

 

The Serie A side have offered £7.6million, plus add-ons, plus 40% of a future sale, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

 

Chelsea want more, but negotiations are well underway and Torino sporting director Davide Vagnati has already held a face-to-face meeting with Casadei and his brother, the report

 

Marmoush appears to bid farewell

 

Omar Marmoush was not involved in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund tonight and he appeared to bid farewell to fans and team-mates after the game.

 

Manchester City have agreed a big-money deal with Frankfurt which is set to go through over the coming days.

 

Marmoush has contributed to 24 goals in 17 Bundesliga games this season, and will bring City added firepower up top.

Bayern close to Alphonso Davies extension

 

Bayern Munich and Alphonso Davies are closing in on a new contract agreement, according to The Athletic.

 

Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs have been primed to pounce on the left-back, who has less than six months remaining on his current deal.

 

But the 24-year-old could soon be taken off the market, with a compromise now ‘likely to be struck’ between Davies and Bayern.

 

Arsenal risk losing teenage talent

 

Arsenal are on the verge of losing defensive prospect Ayden Heaven to Eintracht Frankfurt.

 

The 18-year-old, who played in the Carabao Cup in October, is in attendance at Frankfurt’s Bundesliga match with Borussia Dortmund this evening.

 

And Frankfurt CEO Markus Krosche has admitted a deal is in the works.

 

“We spoke to Arsenal,” he told ESPN. “We are trying to sign him. He’s a really good prospect and we’ll see if we can find a solution with him.”

 

Ayden Heaven is on the verge of joining Eintracht Frankfurt

 

Aston Villa agree Garcia deal

 

Aston Villa have agreed a £5.9million deal for Levante right-back Andres Garcia, according to The Athletic.

 

The 21-year-old’s arrival will pave the way for Villa youngster Kosta Nedeljkovic to head out on loan before the end of the month.

 

Garcia, 21, has scored three goals and laid on three assists in the Spanish second division this season.

 

Omar Marmoush to Man City numbers emerge

 

Manchester City-bound Omar Marmoush will pocket approximately £260,000 a week in gross pay once he signs his deal at the Etihad, according to Sky Germany.

 

The reigning Premier League champions are reaching into their deep pockets to conclude a deal which could reach £67.6million if add-ons are triggered, the same report states.

 

Marmoush is set to earn roughly eight times what he started the season on in the Bundesliga.

 

 

 

Tosin set to stay at Chelsea

 

Tosin Adarabioyo is likely to see out the season at Chelsea despite recent links to Brighton, Express Sport understands.

 

The Blues hierarchy and Enzo Maresca regard Adarabioyo as an important player between now and the end of the campaign.

 

The Seagulls’ admiration of Adarabioyo is long-standing, having tried to sign him in the summer, and a permanent move would significantly improve Chelsea’s PSR position given that the centre-back signed on a free transfer after leaving Fulham only seven months ago.

 

But Brighton are yet to act on their interest or reach out to the player’s

Atalanta make Didasi approach

 

Atalanta have reportedly made an approach to Chelsea to secure the loan of Axel Disasi.

 

According to Dello Sport, the Blues are yet to agree a deal, instead favouring permanent sales this month.

 

Axel Disasi could move in January.

 

Napoli ‘reach agreement’ with Garnacho

 

Napoli have reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Alejandro Garnacho.

 

According to Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera, the Manchester United forward has agreed a contract offer, but a deal between the two clubs is still some way from being done.

 

Arsenal accused of transfer ‘negligence’

 

Former Arsenal star Jermaine Pennant has criticised his former club for not signing a clinical forward.

 

“I think they have been negligent in the transfer market by not signing a striker,” he told William Hill.

 

“With Saka and Jesus now out, it’s even more important they do so. They should have got Isak before he joined Newcastle, but now I think he will be too expensive for them in the summer. Gyokeres at Lisbon is one on their radar, Sesko and also Vlahovic and Osimhen have been mentioned. It’s key they can get a striker who will score 15 plus goals in the Premier League

 

Chelsea ‘make Alejandro Garnacho enquiry’

 

Chelsea have reportedly enquired about a blockbuster potential transfer for Alejandro Garnacho.

 

The winger has been linked with an exit from Man Utd this week, with Napoli interested.

 

However, The Athletic report that Chelsea are now in the mix.

 

The Blues are claimed to have held ‘early’ conversations with the 20-year-old’s representatives.

 

Chelsea are also said to have asked about Jamie Gittens, who could be available at Borussia Dortmund.

 

Chelsea have reportedly enquired about Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho

 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lands new role

 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the new Besiktas head coach.

 

The Manchester United icon and former boss takes over a side sixth in the Turkish top-flight.

 

It is Solskjaer’s first senior coaching job since he left United in late 2021.

 

3 days ago12:07 Sam Smith

 

Arsenal target to sign new contract

 

Ronald Araujo is expected to sign a new deal with Barcelona.

 

Head coach Hansi Flick expects the defender, who has been loosely linked with Arsenal, to remain in Catalonia.

 

“I hope and I expect Ronald Araujo to sign new deal with us,” Flick said.

 

“We are on it. As you can see, in training and on the pitch he is different and one of the best defenders.”

 

3 days ago11:15 Sam Smith

 

Who do you want your club to sign?

 

Premier League clubs are scrambling to complete their transfer business.

 

There are several teams in need of new recruits over the coming weeks.

 

Let us know in the comments who you want your club to sign this month.

 

3 days ago10:48 Sam Smith

 

Bayern Munich talks could scupper Man Utd transfer

 

Man Utd are ‘seriously interested’ in Borussia Dortmund’s English star Jamie Gittens, according to Sky Germany.

 

However, it is claimed that Bayern Munich have already held talks with the winger and he is reportedly considered their top target.

 

Gittens is reportedly ‘very likely’ to leave Dortmund if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

 

Jamie Gittens has been linked with Man Utd

 

Paul Scholes unhappy over ‘ridiculous’ rumours

 

Paul Scholes believes it would be “ridiculous” for Man Utd to sell Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.

 

Both players came through the United ranks together, with Garnacho joining the club’s academy from Atletico Madrid in 2020.

 

They won the FA Youth Cup together in 2022 and have since become key players in the first team. However, both have been linked with departures amid a reported impasse in contract negotiations.

 

“I don’t like the fact that you develop a player, and a young player comes in and breaks into the team, and you’re selling him for profit that gets off the Profit and Sustainability [Rules],” Karen Carney told TNT Sports at Old Trafford.

 

“I hate that. And especially… I’m a bit of a purist. You’ve developed them through the academy, and everyone has worked really hard to get them there.

 

“So I think I hate it. I think it would be a really bad move. He’s [Mainoo’s] the key moving forward for Manchester United.

 

“And Scholesy, you just mentioned you’re from the Class of 92 – imagine selling you guys when you came through for that. It’d just be ludicrous.”

 

Scholes added: “Yeah, it’d be absolutely ridiculous. On Garnacho, he’s been Manchester United’s [top goalscorer this season], as you say, all the hard work that the club have to do for him.”

 

 

AC Milan have Rashford alternative

 

AC Milan are reportedly targeting Joao Felix as an alternative to Marcus Rashford.

 

The Italian giants were favourites to land Rashford earlier this week. However, reports in the Spanish press claim the Man Utd outcast now favours a switch to Barcelona.

 

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan have identified Chelsea forward Felix as a potential alternative.

 

The Portugal international only re-joined the Blues from Atletico Madrid last summer.

 

3 days ago08:18 Sam Smith

 

Erling Haaland signs surprise record-breaking deal

 

Erling Haaland has reportedly penned a whopping new Man City contract which will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2034.

 

The forward has previously been linked with Real Madrid but has reportedly committed the bulk of his career to City.

 

According to The Athletic, the nine-and-a-half-year contract also sees all transfer clauses removed. It is described as one of the most lucrative sporting contracts in history.

 

It is a major boost to City.

 

Erling Haaland has signed a lucrative new Man City contract

 

Ex-Man Utd star slams Rashford and Garnacho transfer decision

 

Owen Hargreaves has slammed Man Utd over reports suggesting that Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho could leave on loan.

 

Both players have been linked with departures from Old Trafford this month.

 

“Nobody’s leaving… Rashford’s not leaving, Mainoo’s not leaving, Garnacho… nobody is leaving,” Hargreaves told Premier League Productions.

 

“They’re your best players, we’re going to help integrate these and build around them, you’re not going to get better than them.

 

“To let these guys go on loan and pay half their wages is madness. Impossible, I wouldn’t let it happen.

 

“I know maybe Marcus wants to go play somewhere, knuckle down and sort it out. Look at where Harry Maguire was a couple of years ago and now he’s got a new contract.

 

“Football changes real quick and you want to keep your most talented players here. I think Garnacho, Mainoo and Marcus certainly are a part of that group and I think they could have a bright future if they just sort it out.”

 

 

Marcus Rashford U-turn

 

Marcus Rashford seemed all but set for a move to AC Milan…

 

However, the Man Utd outcast reportedly now wants a transfer to Barcelona.

 

Spanish publication Sport claim that the hold up in Rashford’s unceremonious Old Trafford exit is his desire to move to the Spanish giants.

 

The 27-year-old’s representatives are widely claimed to have met with United officials earlier this week. It is reportedly likely that they communicated Rashford’s preferred destination.

 

If it is Barca, the wait could be due to the fact that Barca need to raise cash before making a big-money signing.

 

Milan had previously been the hot favourites to land the England international.

 

 

Man Utd Mbeumo latest

 

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has ruled out a January exit for Bryan Mbeumo.

 

The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with Man Utd this month amid Ruben Amorim’s need to strengthen his squad.

 

Mbeumo has struck 13 Premier League goals this season and has interest from the Premier League’s elite clubs.

 

But asked if he worries Mbeumo will leave Brentford in January, Frank said: “No. So, very easy to answer that question!”

 

Bryan Mbeumo will not land a January transfer

 

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres green light

 

Viktor Gyokeres has been given the green light to join Arsenal after Mikel Arteta made it clear he needs new signings.

 

The Gunners have been keen to sign a new striker this month, with Gyokeres strongly linked. The Swede’s £84m release clause makes him the most attainable target.

 

Arsenal have lost Gabriel Jesus to a long-term knee injury, while Kai Havertz has struggled in front of goal.

 

“Yes, for sure, because we lost two big players – Bukayo [Saka] could be out for three months, and Gabby is going to be out for a long time too,” Arteta told TNT Sports when asked about signing a new forward.

 

“We are going to try for sure. We are actively looking. “We have lost two very important players. We have 14 players in the squad, and we play every three days. So, we will try, and let’s see what we can get.”

 

Al-Hilal are targeting moves for both Mohamed Salah and Rodrygo as they seek replacements for Neymar. (Rudy Galetti)

 

Neymar is close to a sensational loan return to Santos. Final details are being discussed with Al-Hilal, and the loan bid has been submitted. Santos and Neymar are now awaiting the green light from the Saudi club. (Fabrizio Romano)

 

Saudi Arabia are reportedly pushing to sign Vinícius Jr. from Real Madrid. While the Brazilian superstar prefers to stay in Madrid, he has not ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia. (Jose Felix Diaz)

 

Manchester City are considering a move for Douglas Luiz. Juventus prefer either a straight sale or a loan with an obligation to buy, but Manchester City are only interested in a loan. (David Ornstein)

 

Following rumors about Marcus Rashford’s potential move to Milan, Dortmund are now leading the race for the English striker. (Bild)