Manchester United and Arsenal receive a major Viktor Gyökeres boost, while Real Madrid consider offering Antonio Rüdiger a new long-term contract. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- Sporting CP are willing to sanction Viktor Gyökeres' exit this summer for the right fee amid strong interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, reports The Sun. The Portuguese giants could accept a bid in the region of £55 million to £70 million as a show of gratitude to the forward, who chose to stay put in January. This is significantly lower than Gyökeres' reported release clause, which is around £85m. United and Arsenal are considered the "lead contenders" to sign the Sweden international, who has also been linked with Chelsea in recent weeks.
- Real Madrid are "very open" to extending defender Antonio Rüdiger's contract beyond next summer, Sky Germany reports. While the veteran center-back is attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, his priority is to remain in the Spanish capital for another few years at least. A new deal could run until the summer of 2028, by which time Rüdiger would be 35 years old. As per Sky Germany, he feels "happy and comfortable" at Real Madrid, whom he joined in June 2022 on a free transfer from Chelsea.
- Juventus are "pushing harder than ever" to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer, according to TEAMtalk. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan in the summer after falling out with Napoli but failing to secure a permanent move before the transfer deadline, and the Nigeria international has scored 28 goals in 32 games since moving to Turkey. Juve hope to convince Osimhen to stay in Serie A next season by joining them, but there is also the chance of a move to the Premier League with Manchester United.
- Manchester United are "strongly interested" in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, CaughtOffside reports. The Nigeria international was nominated for the Ballon d'Or after leading La Dea to the Europa League last season, and he has continued his form with 18 goals in all competitions so far this term. Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are also after the 27-year-old, as well as Juventus, but CaughtOffside reports that the London-born Lookman would prefer a return to the Premier League.
- Chelsea are keen on Lille's Jonathan David, who is set to become a free agent this summer, reports Sky Sports. The Canadian forward is one of several promising strikers being considered by Chelsea's hierarchy, alongside RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško and Ipswich Town's Liam Delap. David, 25, has scored 14 goals in Ligue 1 this season, and is a Canada international with 61 caps to his name. While the Blues are "pleased" with Nicolas Jackson's progress, they are keen on recruiting a younger deputy to provide striking competition next season.
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OTHER RUMORS
- Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has held preliminary talks with Hugo Ekitike's representatives over a potential summer move for the Eintracht Frankfurt forward. (Anfield Watch)
- Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan this season at Chelsea, is a target for Wolverhampton Wanderers who are preparing for the departure of Matheus Cunha this summer. (FootballTransfers)
- Arsenal are set to move on from their long-term interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with the current Carabao Cup champions reportedly ready to hand the 25-year-old Sweden international a new deal. (Chronicle)
- Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly not in a rush to leave the defending Bundesliga champions anytime soon, with continued links to become the successor of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. (Relevo)
- Lyon's Rayan Cherki could be transferred for as little as £25m, with links to Manchester United and Tottenham growing for the 21-year-old Frenchman. (GiveMeSport)
- Chelsea have no intention of letting midfielder Enzo Fernández depart in the summer, with the Blues hierarchy viewing the Argentina international as an "important part of their plans." (Fabrizio Romano)
- Celtic are lining up a move for Royal Antwerp forward Michel-Ange Balikwisha this summer with the 23-year-old potentially available for a "cut-price fee" of £4m as he is out of contract at the end of next season. (TEAMtalk)
- Queens Park Rangers have submitted an offer for Macarthur FC right-back Kealey Adamson, with a host of English League Championship clubs are keen on the Australia under-23 international. (Sky Sports)
- Newcastle United and several clubs from the Bundesliga are keeping tabs on Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott. (Football Insider)
- Nottingham Forest are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha. The 25-year-old has a £62.5m release clause in his contract, and is widely expected to leave the West Midlands in the summer. (Football Insider)
- Arsenal and Manchester United have made official offers for Victor Osimhen, while Barcelona, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are "keeping a close eye" on the player's situation. (Arda Ozkurt)
- Several Serie A clubs, including Lazio and Fiorentina, are monitoring Hellas Verona center-back Daniele Ghilardi. (Nicolo Schira)
- Leeds United could trigger the £25m release clause in Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's contract this summer. (Football Insider)
- German manager Fabian Hürzeler wants to stay at Brighton & Hove Albion amid interest from RB Leipzig. (Sky Germany)
- Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are interested in RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons. (Ekrem Konur)
- Bayer Leverkusen have enquired about Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, who has a £40m "relegation clause" in his contract. (GiveMeSport)