BREAKING NEWS ‼️: “Although I have agreed to join Arsenal but if only they don’t sell him because he’s my inspiration”: Viktor Gyokeres names one player Arsenal must keep by all means if they really want to sign him
Arsenal are looking at Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško, while MLS and Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
Arsenal are in negotiations to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres but RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško remains the Gunners’ priority, reports Football Transfers. Gyökeres will be available for €65 million and wants playing time assurances, while his hopes to play in the UEFA Champions League could be an obstacle to Newcastle United’s interest in the 26-year-old.
– Saudi Arabian and MLS clubs have shown an interest in Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, reports Nicolo Schira. The 33-year-old’s contract ends in the summer, and there is no agreement to extend it. The Belgium international could accept one of the big money offers if he decides to leave the Etihad.
Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson is high on Liverpool’s list of transfer options, but they would have to pay between £40m and £50m to sign the USMNT international in January, reports Football Insider. The Reds will also face competition from Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal following the 27-year-old’s impressive performances this term.
– The Daily Mail reports that Manchester City will look to reignite their season by signing up to three players in January, adding that Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães and Real Sociedad’s Martín Zubimendi are high on their list of options. In addition to a midfielder, the Citizens want a full-back and forward but manager Pep Guardiola is concerned that they may not get value for their investments in the winter window.
– Barcelona are looking at Leroy Sané with the winger’s Bayern Munich contract expiring in the summer, reports Diario Sport. However, the 28-year-old’s priority is to stay in the Bundesliga and he has received interest from Premier League clubs Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. The Blaugrana are also considering Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, AC Milan’s Rafael Leão, Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Liverpool’s Luis Díaz.
Manchester City will target a central midfielder next month with Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães, Real Sociedad’s Martín Zubimendi and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton on their radar. (TEAMtalk)
– Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca is willing to let Marc Guiu go out on loan in January if the 18-year-old wants more game time after scoring seven goals in two Europa Conference League appearances over the past week. (The Standard)
– Napoli defender Rafa Marín has asked to leave the club in January, due to his lack of opportunities since signing from Real Madrid in the summer. (AS)
– RB Leipzig will now have to make midfielder Arthur Vermeeren’s loan move from Atlético Madrid permanent for a fee of over €20m now that he’s played 20 games for the Bundesliga club. (AS)
– Juventus are looking to sign Feyenoord defender Dávid Hancko in the summer but the Dutch club are unwilling to let the 27-year-old leave in January. (Sky Sports Italia)
– AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is close to agreeing a new contract at San Siro to replace the Netherlands international’s current deal which runs until 2028. (Football Insider)
– Agents representing several Newcastle United players who still waiting for commission instalments from the club they should have received in September and have not had any explanation for the delay. (The Athletic)
– Southampton are close to hiring former Roma manager Ivan Jurić on an 18-month contract to replace Russell Martin, who was sacked on Monday after the 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. (BBC)
– Paraguayan left-back Diego León has signed the documents to join Manchester United in July 2025 from Cerro Porteño. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, who is on loan at RB Leipzig, remains on Bayern Munich’s list of options for the summer but there have been no new talks or negotiations. (Florian Plettenberg)
