Transfer information reside: Henderson’s shock return, Arsenal agree Madueke plus Gyokeres replace, Liverpool face Diaz bid
The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads.
Arsenal‘s negotiations for Sporting‘s Viktor Gyokeres have stalled over a difference in overall value and terms. The Premier League club’s stance is to offer €65m, with potential performance-related add-ons of €5m and €10m, but that has not proven to be enough to add to the signing of Martin Zubimendi and Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard, while Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is another target.
Tottenham have been busy and have aggressively backed new manager Thomas Frank with a deal for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus and they have now triggered the release clause for Morgan Gibbs-White to further bolster their attacking options.
Manchester United secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m early in this window but a subsequent deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo has been slow to develop, while the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho remain at the club despite pushing for a fresh start this summer.
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Manchester United sign young forward Enzo Kana-Biyik
Manchester United have signed talented young forward Enzo Kana-Biyik as they continue to bolster their youth ranks in their future planning.
Kana-Biyik, who scored nine goals in 18 appearances for Le Havre’s Under-19 side last season, will not be in first-team contention for Ruben Amorim’s side now.
United have immediately loaned Kana-Biyik to Lausanne, who finished fifth in the Swiss Super League last season.
Rashford still dreaming of Barcelona
Reports suggest Barcelona may have re-ignited their interest in Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has been told he has no future at Utd but there has been little interest in the England international, with Villa passing up the opportunity to make his loan into a permanent deal.
He has made known his desire to play at Barca but the Catalan club are supposedly struggling with the funding of any deal.
However, having missed out on Nico Williams, Barca have opened the door for a move again, with some reports suggesting Hansi Flick has green-lit the move.
Jackson to leave Chelsea this summer?
Fabrizio Romano reports that Nicolas Jackson could leave Chelsea this summer, with Premier League clubs among those interested.
AC Milan have reportedly enquired, but Chelsea’s asking price was too high for the Italian club.
It is unknown exactly what fee Chelsea would demand for the Senegal international.
Napoli and Galatasaray to meet as Osimhen talks stall
Negotiations between Galatasaray and Napoli over the sale of Victor Osimhen have reportedly stalled, with the two clubs set to meet again to iron out the differences.
The clubs had supposedly agreed the framework of a deal that could see the Turkish club pay the same value as Osimhen’s release clause, which is roughly £65m.
However, the Turkish side have so far not offered the Italian champions enough guaranteed money.
Sky Sports reports that the two clubs will meet today in Milan to try and reach an agreement.
Forest back in for Wissa?
Another Brentford-related development as the Bees could be set to lose Yoane Wissa too.
Nottingham Forest have re-ignited their interest in the player, who is said to be valued at around £50m. Forest reportedly made a bid in January, though they valued Wissa at around £22m.
Forest have made another bid for the Congo international, though it is not known the value of this current offer.
Rio Ferdinand warns Man United left with one choice over Bryan Mbeumo transfer pursuit
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United need to find a way to meet Brentford’s valuation of Bryan Mbeumo and bring him to Old Trafford.
United have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Cameroon international but are yet to meet the Bees’ requirements over a fee and risk missing out on their man during the transfer window.
“Man United need to find a way of meeting Brentford’s valuation,” Ferdinand said on Rio Ferdinand Presents.
Arsenal agree fee with Chelsea for Madueke
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Arsenal have have agreed a deal with Chelsea to buy Noni Madueke, with talks taking place yesterday.
Madueke is thought to be open to the move, which will cost around £50m according to reports.
Arsenal confirm move for Norgaard from Brentford
Arsenal have confirmed a move for Christian Norgaard, who will join Martin Zubimendi to complete the replacements for Thomas Partey and Jorginho in the Gunners’ midfield.
Manchester United sign ‘exciting’ young forward
Manchester United have signed 18-year-old Enzo Kana-Biyik, who plays in the French youth setup and scored nine goals in 18 games for Le Havre’s Under-19s team.
He will immediately go on loan to Swiss top-flight side Lausanne-Sport.
Napoli return for £45m-rated Garnacho as Man United begin clearout
Napoli have renewed their interest in Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho.
The Mirror claims that the Italian side would hope to sign the player for £45m, which would appear a respectable fee for a player than is keen to leave Old Trafford.
And with Bryan Mbeumo poised to join the Red Devils, Garnacho’s exit could facilitate that move and more to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s squad.
