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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres transfer bid suffers setback as champions join chase
Viktor Gyokeres is set to be one of the most sought-after players in football this summer as Arsenal and Manchester United chase his signature, but now Napoli have joined the race to sign the Swedish hitman Italian champions Napoli are ready to battle it out with Arsenal for Sporting Lisbon's £67million-rated striker Viktor Gyokeres. Coach Antonio Conte has told the club to make a move for the 26-year-old former Brighton, Swansea and Coventry forward, who has transformed himself into one of Europe's most prolific goalscorer. Conte is in a position of strength after leading Napoli to the serie A title and then turning down an approach from Juventus for his services. He wants Gyokeres to lead his attack in the Champions League next season. Napoli could now take advantage of Arsenal's indecision on whether to pursue the Swedish International or RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners are finally ready to arm manager Mikel Arteta with a proven goalscorer after finishing second in the Premier League for three seasons in succession. And with reports that the London club are leaning towards Slovakian forward Sesko, that has opened up a window of opportunity for others when it comes to Gyokeres. Sporting made it clear this week that they will not accept anything less than their £67million valuation for a player who scored an incredible 57 goals in 49 games this season for club and country. Conte already has Romelu Lukaku as a quality forward option in Naples. The former Chelsea star netted 14 times in the Italian top flight and was their top scorer, but the Belgian needs more competition up front. Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is also a huge admirer of Gyokeres after working with him in Portugal. United would need to sell players first to come up with the cash - which is why the £100million interest from the Saudi Pro League in Bruno Fernandes has caused such a stir at Old Trafford. United legend has already urged his old club to take the money if they receive a bid in that region, knowing it could help the Red Devils add a few more signings amid their financial restrictions. The club are desperate for more forward options after watching Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund score seven Premier League goals between them this season. United were hoping to lure Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap to Old Trafford this summer, but he has snubbed them in favour of joining Chelsea.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool ANNOUNCE Frimpong, Bayern ‘confident of Wirtz', Diaz ‘wanted by Saudis'
THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are upon us with some huge deals in the pipeline. Liverpool have officially completed their first signing this summer as they Advertisement Meanhwhile, Bayern Munich are reportedly still confident of completing a deal for In other news, Liverpool winger Plus, we have updates on where Cristiano Ronaldo will end up after confirming his departure from Saudi side Al-Nassr. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Advertisement Follow ALL the latest news, moves and completed deals with our live blog below... By Liverpool announce Frimpong Dutch attacking right-back Jeremie Frimpong has officially joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen. After Trent Alexander-Arnold's transfer to Real Madrid was formally completed on Friday, Frimpong joins the Reds. The fee is expected to be around €35 million (£29.5 million) - which is the release clause cited from Leverkusen. Copy link Copied By Heitinga set for Ajax mangerial hot seat More Dutch managerial movement.... According to many Dutch media outlets, Ajax has agreed to hire John Heitinga as their new coach and former club coach Marcel Keizer as his assistant. Heitinga, 41, is leaving Liverpool, where he assisted Arne Slot throughout their Premier League-winning campaign. His predecessor, Italian Francesco Farioli, resigned earlier this month after Ajax squandered a nine-point lead and lost to PSV Eindhoven in the league title. Heitinga will sign a two-year deal, according to reports from all major Dutch media publications. Copy link Copied By Ten Hag reunion New Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag is targeting two of his old Manchester United players. Ten Hag took the reins at Leverkusen earlier this week, in what is his first job since being sacked by United in October. And as the Dutch tactician prepares to succeed Xabi Alonso, who is joining Real Madrid, he is said to be looking to bolster his squad's firepower with two new arrivals. According to Copy link Copied By Viktor Gyokeres hijack? Chelsea are ready to hijack Arsenal's transfer pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners had reportedly submitted a formal offer in the region of £62million to land the Gyokeres. However, a fresh report from The Blues are said to have submitted a formal enquiry about buying the Sweden international. Copy link Copied By Martin Zubimendi details Martin Zubimendi will complete a medical in the coming days ahead of his £51m switch to Arsenal. The Real Sociedad midfielder has been in advanced talks with the Gunners since January and is on the verge of becoming Mikel Arteta's first capture of the summer. Personal terms and relevant documents have already been signed and agreed, as well as the payment structure around the Spaniard's £51m release clause. Senior Arsenal figures expect the deal to be completed swiftly as they also target landing a striker – with Sporting Lisbon's £60m-valued Viktor Gyokeres a top priority. Once Zubmendi, 26, passes his medical, he will be announced as an Arsenal player. He will provide depth to a midfield that has already lost veteran Jorginho, who is heading to Brazilian outfit Flamengo on a free transfer with his Emirates deal expiring next month. Thomas Partey is also out of contract, but the club are in talks to extend his stay after an impressive campaign, while Albert Sambi Lokonga – who spent last season on loan at Sevilla – will see a one-year extension triggered on his contract. Copy link Copied By Maguire confirms firesale Manchester United ace Harry Maguire admits he expects a lot of players to leave Old Trafford this summer. We will make a lot of changes in the summer at the club. There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot of players will come in. And that's down to the club to make sure they get that right and it's down to us players to make sure that we are the ones that are involved. Harry Maguire Copy link Copied By Florian Wirtz update Liverpool have submitted an offer to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, the Reds' bid is worth a Premier League record €130million (£109m). This is an improved second bid comprised of a fixed fee and potential add-ons. Wirtz is keen to move to Anfield ahead of next season. Copy link Copied By More on Delap Chelsea are closing in on Ipswich Town star Liam Delap in a major blow for Manchester United. SunSport revealed exclusively on May 14 that the Blues were growing increasingly confident they could beat United to the £30million forward. A deal could be announced as early as next week as Chelsea look to build on a strong finish to the season. They won the Conference League on Wednesday just three days after securing a top four Premier League slot and qualifying for next season's Champions League. Delap, 22, scored 12 goals despite getting relegated with Town. He has a £30m release clause in his contract and is keen to join boss Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge. Manchester United were interested but their lack of European football next season works against them. Copy link Copied By Arsenal offered Sesko RB Leipzig would love to sell star player Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal next week. The Bundesliga club have told the Slovenian forward, 21, they are looking for a quick sale so they can start spending the cash at the start of the transfer window. But the situation is complicated because Arsenal are looking at Sesko and Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and are extremely unlikely to sign both as they also need to strengthen elsewhere. Arsenal could even prioritise trying to sign in-demand £70million rated Gyokeres, meaning Mikel Arteta's search for a new striker could turn into a saga and Sesko might have to wait. Gunners boss Arteta wanted to sign Sesko both last summer and in January. Leipzig know the north London club remain interested but there have been no further talks. Leipzig did speak with Sesko this week and told him he can leave as soon as possible. But the German club are hoping for £85m, although they are likely to get nearer £60m. Copy link Copied By Trent release clause Real Madrid have placed an astronomical release clause in Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract. Alexander-Arnold is joining Real following a £10million deal with Liverpool that allows the player to leave before his contract runs out on June 30, in time for the Club World Cup. According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett, Los Blancos have installed an asking price worth a staggering €1billion on the full-back's six-year deal. Madrid want the England international to finish his career at the Santiago Bernabeu. Copy link Copied By Cristiano Ronaldo latest Al-Nassr are confident they can keep Cristiano Ronaldo just days after the Manchester United legend indicated he would leave the club. Ronaldo declared earlier this week his "chapter is over" in Saudi Arabia. Speculation had already begun on the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's next destination with him seemingly in no mood to retire. But Al-Nassr sporting director Fernando Hierro believes he can change the 40-year-old's mind and get him to pen a new deal. I have to be positive. I don't think Ronaldo will leave Al-Nassr. In any case, we are working hard on all aspects. Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr runs until the end of June 30. We will work to renew his contract so he can continue with us, and there are many clubs interested in signing him. He is a huge phenomenon in the history of football and has helped the league grow. We are in contact to renew his contract and hope he continues with us. Fernando Hierro Copy link Copied By Real announce Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool rake in millions Liverpool have agreed to let Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid early in a deal worth £10m. The England right-back is set to join the 15-time Kings of Europe for free on June 30 - but LaLiga giants wanted him for the Club World Cup. The expanded Club World Cup begins 16 days before Alexander-Arnold's contract expires. And Madrid have since agreed to pay millions for Anfield chiefs to release the 26-year-old a few weeks early. Carlo Ancelotti's replacement Xabi Alonso wanted Fifa has created a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10 specifically for the Club World Cup. Copy link Copied By Diaz targeted by Saudis Liverpool star Luis Diaz is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia ahead of the summer transfer window. According to There has been no approach so far by the Saudi giants but their interest in the winger is longstanding. And the Saudi Pro League outfit see the Colombia international as a potential replacement for the departing Cristiano Ronaldo. Copy link Copied By Chelsea 'to pay Delap release clause' Ipswich Town star Liam Delap could soon be confirmed as Chelsea's first major summer signing. Delap has been linked to a string of major clubs, including Manchester United. But the Blues have reportedly agreed to pay the striker's release clause. And it's understood the England Under-21 international now just needs to agree personal terms. Copy link Copied By Bayern still chase Wirtz German giants Bayern Munich are still confident of signing Bayern Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool for a British record fee of £126m. Real Madrid have also been interested in Wirtz in recent days, with his former manager Xabi Alonso taking the reins at Los Blancos. Credit: Getty Copy link Copied By Mainoo disunited? Ruben Amorim might need to sell before he can revamp his Manchester United squad with newcomers. And it's claimed midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, is one of the vulnerable Red Devils. Football Insider reckon the Old Trafford academy product could be sold if an offer of around £70million came in. Mainoo already has 10 England caps. But it's suggested his style doesn't suit manager Amorim's system. Copy link Copied By Napoli favourites for David despite Prem interest Regular Prem target Jonathan David is again at the centre of a transfer scramble. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Newcastle and West Ham have all been linked with the Lille striker in recent weeks. Credit: AFP The Canadian, 25, has confirmed he'll be leaving his Ligue 1 club on a free transfer this summer. Inter Milan and Juventus have been mentioned over possible moves for the pacy attacker. But it's claimed Napoli are now the clear frontrunners. The newly-crowned Italian champions are reportedly in talks with David and confident of agreeing a deal soon. Copy link Copied By Blues edge closer to permanent Jadon deal Chelsea have asked Jadon Sancho to agree to a new contract before completing a £25million transfer, according to reports. The England international, 25, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford. Chelsea have a £25m obligation to buy Sancho in the summer transfer window. However, they do have a £5m penalty clause to break out of the deal and escape the obligation. Now Chelsea most likely want Sancho to stay in West London. However, Sky claim they will only sign him if he agrees to fit into the wage structure at the club. Sancho earns a whopping £350,000 per week at United, where he has one year left on his current deal. But part of the Todd Boehly regime is signing players on relatively low wages. Star-man Cole Palmer is on £130,000 per week. Copy link Copied By Arsenal hold 'concrete' talks over Benjamin Arsenal are negotiating to sign top Prem target Benjamin Sesko. So says transfer guru Fabrizio Romano as the Gunners prioritise recruiting a world class striker this summer. Romano reckons the Gunners have held 'concrete talks' with RB Leipzig over the 21-year-old Slovenian. Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Copy link Copied By Ademola eyed Atalanta's Ademola Lookman has reportedly been offered to Arsenal. Lookman has been a revelation in Italy, amassing 20 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances this season. According to GiveMeSport, the Gunners have been notified of his availability. However, the Gunners are also looking at other wide targets, such as Newcastle's Anthony Gordon Real Madrid's Rodrygo and especially Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. Copy link Copied By One Ek of a transfer fight Liverpool have entered the hunt for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The £84million-rated Frenchman, 22, has been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. But it's claimed new Prem champs Liverpool are now in pole position. The Reds have reportedly launched negotiations for Ekitike. Copy link Copied By Man City plan huge spree Manchester City have warned Prem rivals they plan to build their greatest trophy-winning team. After a first season without a major domestic trophy since 2016-17, chairman In his address to supporters, the City chief also: Revealed the club messed up by not being 'aggressive' enough in last summer's transfer market Conceded it led to the most 'challenging' campaign since their big-money 2008 takeover at City Promised a mega spending spree from next week to boost their Club World Cup bid Insisted his bond of 'trust' with boss Pep Guardiola means this season is a one-off blip. Guardiola lifted 15 trophies before this season's duck. But Khaldoon declared: 'We will be back and the aim is to build something even better. Erling is the most prolific striker in the world." He admitted: "Last summer, we probably should have been more aggressive in some changes we needed to do. 'We didn't do that and it ended up costing us. We already started that team rebuild in January.' City spent £172million in the winter window on forward from Frankfurt — plus defenders and and Porto midfielder . And that will NOT be the end of their spending as Khaldoon said: 'We've identified who are the targets, in what positions, and have clear No 1 and No 2 options. 'We'll go about our business and it will be very clear, very swift. 'Our objective is to be ready with the new squad for the Copy link Copied By Prem rivals hover as 'Liverpool value Kelleher at £20m' At least three Premier League clubs have been linked with Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher. It's claimed Reds boss Arne Slot expects the Irishman to leave this summer. Liverpool reportedly value the 26-year-old at £20million-plus. And so far Brentford are the club most strongly linked with Kelleher. West Ham and newly-promoted Leeds have also been mentioned. Copy link Copied By New Trafford for United? Burnley's James Trafford is rated a shock candidate if Manchester United decide to replace keeper Andre Onana. Trafford impressed with Burnley this season with Scott Parker labelling him 'world-class'. He kept 29 clean sheets in 45 games last term, winning the Championship golden glove. Chelsea star Cole Palmer memorably called him 'the best' during England's under-21s Euros glory. Copy link Copied By Striker continues amazing rise with new move Braintree striker Kyrell Lisbie has continued his remarkable surge up the footballing ladder by joining Peterborough. Lisbie, 21, sprung to fame with eighth-tier Cray Valley Paper Mills in their FA Cup run two seasons ago. Newly-promoted National League side Braintree pounced last summer, with the pacy star notching 13 goals for the strugglers. Now Lisbie has risen two more levels to join League One Posh. Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson said: "Kyrell is a player that we have kept an eye on for the last few months. "We have had some very impressive reports on him as well and we are pleased to get the deal done. "He can play in different positions along the front line so that gives us good flexibility and I am looking forward to working with him." Copy link Copied 1
Metro
a day ago
- Sport
- Metro
Tottenham begin talks to sign £52m Chelsea star after Arsenal approach
Tottenham have made an initial approach to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, according to reports. The 27-year-old joined Chelsea in a £52 million deal from RB Leipzig in 2023 but his first season at Stamford Bridge was disrupted by knee, hip and hamstring injuries. Nkunku has been fully fit for the majority of this campaign, however, he has struggled to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca, starting just nine games in the Premier League. For Chelsea's Conference League final against Real Betis on Wednesday evening, the French forward was an unused substitute with Maresca opting to bring on 19-year-old striker Marc Guiu in the closing stages instead. Nkunku had attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal in the January transfer window but Chelsea were demanding a transfer fee in excess of £50m. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. According to talkSPORT, Nkunku remains open to joining a rival Premier League side and Tottenham are the latest club to have made an enquiry ahead of the summer window. The report adds that Nkunku would also welcome the chance to join Bayern Munich, who completed the signing of Jonathan Tah on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen this week. More Trending Elsewhere, Chelsea look set to win the race to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. The 22-year-old, who scored 12 goals in the Premier League this season, is available due to a £30m release clause in his deal with Ipswich. Manchester United had also held extensive talks to sign Delap but the striker has now given the green light to Chelsea. Chelsea have also targeted Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike and Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres, who is wanted by Arsenal. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Wesley Sneijder names 'perfect match' for Viktor Gyokeres after Chelsea talks MORE: Emmanuel Petit fears £30million transfer target won't break Chelsea 'curse' MORE: Paul Ince questions 'pathetic' Man Utd under Ruben Amorim: 'Jury is still out'
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Viktor Gyokeres sent transfer message as his manager defies golden rule
The stars are aligning for Sporting CP hitman Viktor Gyokeres to complete a big move this summer, and his current coach has gone against his own rule while discussing the striker's prospects Few forwards are in as high demand as Viktor Gyokeres this summer, and Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson is all too aware of that fact. But the surge of interest in his team's top talisman means he's ready to break his usual habit of advising the player on his transfer. Among the interested parties are Premier League heavyweights like Arsenal and Manchester United. Correio da Manha reported the Gunners flew a contingent to Portugal for talks with the player's agent this week, while a move to Old Trafford would see Gyokeres reunite with former Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim. Tomasson has admitted he usually likes to give players input on where to move, whether that be to benefit them in terms of playing time or stylistically. But the media circus that's erupted around Gyokeres has convinced him to remain out of the equation, at least in public. The former Blackburn boss, who took charge of Sweden's national team in 2024, has more of an inside scoop on the matter than most. But the 48-year-old was unwilling when asked if he would divulge whether he has a preference in where Gyokeres moves. "No, of course not," he said while speaking to Swedish outlet Aftonbladet from the national team's training ground. "Because then it would be blown up like this [stretches arms]." Like most national team coaches, Tomasson said he prefers to select players who are getting regular minutes for their respective clubs. He added that he regularly speaks to his players about "what would be a good and bad club," but it appears an exception will be made in Gyokeres' case, unless he reaches out for advice. "There are definitely players changing clubs! We know that each year," he continued. "If you look at each player, you need to make the right choice. "You actually don't know if it's the right choice before you're at the club. You have family as well you have to have in mind. It's not easy, but at the end of the day, that's [football]." Gyokeres, who turns 27 on Wednesday, is arguably the form frontman in Europe after scoring 97 goals in 102 outings for Sporting. And those in his inner circle have been unabashed in admitting they want him to remain in Lisbon. The player's uncle, Chris, revealed his nephew's summer prospects were a hot topic of discussion at a recent family dinner. And he left no doubt as to where he'd like to see the former Coventry talent end up next season. "Yes, very much," he told when asked if he and the family felt connected to Lisbon. "Yesterday at dinner, we decided that he has to stay." It was during the recent celebrations at the Taca de Portugal final that Gyokeres' girlfriend also gave her take on the situation. And actress Ines Aguiar was quoted saying she "promised" to do her utmost to convince him to stay at Sporting for a third campaign.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Gossip: Blues open discussions to sign Gyokeres
Chelsea have joined Juventus in making a formal enquiry to Sporting over the availability of 26-year-old Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, who is also wanted by Arsenal. (Record - in Portuguese), externalThe Blues have been impressed by Jadon Sancho's recent performances and could trigger their £25m obligation to buy clause with Manchester United to sign the 25-year-old England winger on a permanent deal. (i Sport), externalIpswich Town have offered Chelsea's 19-year-old Spanish forward Marc Guiu a loan deal in the Championship next season. (Fabrizio Romano), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Friday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
