Arsenal are pushing to finalise a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres, though a small gap in valuation remains. Sporting are holding out for closer to £85m, while Arsenal’s latest bid falls short by around £4m. Personal terms are reportedly agreed, with the Swede keen to join before the club’s upcoming Singapore tour. The Gunners want him in early to integrate with Arteta’s system, and talks are progressing with cautious optimism.
Jadon Sancho’s exit from Manchester United appears imminent, with Juventus leading the race. The Italian giants are negotiating a €25 million fee and have already discussed personal terms on a contract running to 2029. Sancho, who spent last season on loan at Dortmund, is open to a fresh start after a turbulent few years in Manchester.
With Nico Williams staying at Bilbao and Bayern dealing with a Jamal Musiala injury, both clubs have rekindled interest in Liverpool’s Luis Díaz. The Colombian winger is reportedly top of Bayern’s shortlist, while Barcelona remain interested but constrained by Financial Fair Play limits. Liverpool are not actively shopping Díaz, but a sizeable bid could change their stance.
Arsenal have also made contact with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, though a deal remains some way off. Madueke is understood to be open to the move with personal terms reportedly agreed, but Chelsea are demanding over £50 million for the England U21 international. Arsenal, still focusing on the Gyökeres deal, are yet to table a formal offer.
Valencia have approached Chelsea over a loan deal for midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, who made just a handful of appearances last season. Chelsea, however, would prefer a permanent transfer to recoup the £23m they paid Rennes in 2023. The 21-year-old remains highly rated in Ligue 1 circles and may look to reboot his career in La Liga.
Newcastle have entered discussions with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, now a free agent after leaving Everton. The Magpies are looking to strengthen their forward line with a more traditional No. 9, particularly with Callum Wilson expected to depart. Calvert-Lewin’s injury record remains a concern, but Newcastle view him as a low-risk, high-upside signing on a free.
West Ham are interested in Ademola Lookman as a possible Kudus replacement if he leaves for Spurs.
Chelsea have cooled their pursuit of Mike Maignan, with AC Milan boss Allegri reaffirming his importance at his first press conference.
The transfer window is shifting into high gear, with clubs eager to wrap deals before pre-season tours. Expect movement soon from Arsenal, Juventus, and Bayern — and don’t rule out a surprise or two in the next 48 hours.
