Transfer information stay: Chelsea goal Donnarumma, Gyokeres on strike, Arsenal agree Madueke and Spurs’ Gibbs-White twist
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. However, Gyokeres appears to be taking action over the impasse, with the Sweden striker having refused to show up to Sporting training, while Arsenal have also been busy in agreeing a deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Tottenham have been busy and have aggressively backed new manager Thomas Frank with a deal for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, but despite triggering the release clause for Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest are now considering legal action over what they believe to be an illegal approach.
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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Chelsea eye shock move for Donnarumma
Chelsea are considering a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma with his PSG future unclear.
L’Equipe reports that the Blues would be keen to bring in the Italy goalkeeper, with his contract set to expire in 2026.
Man United and Man City would also be keen if an extension cannot be agreed with the European champions.
Three Premier League clubs ready to bid for Eintracht Frankfurt star
Eintracht Frankfurt are making a major push to keep Hugo Ekitike.
The Germans want to attack the Champions League and see the French forward as a vital part of that bid.
But Sky Sport Germany reports the Bundesliga club expects many offers to arrive soon for the former PSG star.
Liverpool is “a concrete option,’ while Newcastle and Manchester United remain keen.
Chelsea’s interest has cooled after signing João Pedro, with Ekitike likely to cost €100m.
Chelsea set Nicolas Jackson price tag amid Serie A interest
Chelsea have set an huge £100m price tag for Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson.
The Mail reports that the 24-year-old could be sold this summer, with AC Milan keen.
But the Blues value Jackson highly for his output, with 24 goals in 65 Premier League games, work rate and versatility to play in a number of different styles.
But with Liam Delap and Joao Pedro providing competition for places, Jackson could be sold at the right price.
Barcelona line up Marcus Rashford move after failing with two top targets
Marcus Rashford is a top target for Barcelona as the Spanish giants look to fill an issue at left wing.
Sky Sports reports that Barcelona failed with a move for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Nico Williams of Athletic Club, leaving the Man United forward as the next best option.
Rashford returned to training this week, but remains out of Ruben Amorim’s plans at Old Trafford.
Juventus agree Jadon Sancho fee with Man United?
Juventus have struck a deal with Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho for £17.3m.
La Stampa reports a deal for the former Chelsea loanee has come amid negotiations between the player and Man United to find a severance package.
Sancho’s wages provided an obstacle for Chelsea to complete a permanent move for the England winger this summer, leaving him back at Old Trafford, despite the knock-down fee available to buyers.
Noni Madueke leaves Club World Cup camp to complete Arsenal move, Enzo Maresca confirms
Madueke looks set to become the latest player to swap blue for red in London after a £48.5m fee was agreed between the two clubs, with Chelsea giving him permission to undergo a medical.
“Noni is in contact with the new club,” he told a press conference. “I guess he is going to be (announced) in the next hours.”
Maresca has long been complimentary about Madueke, who last season earned his maiden call-up to the England national team, causing some to wonder why this sale has been sanctioned.
Jordan Henderson set to join Brentford as free agent
Henderson, who is likely to sign a two-year contract, is expected to have a medical before completing his move to Brentford, which he hopes will enable him to keep his place in the England squad for next summer’s World Cup.
The midfielder, who has won 84 caps, was recalled by new England manager Thomas Tuchel, who values his experience.
Arsenal agree world record £1m fee with Liverpool for Smith
Arsenal have had a world-record bid accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith, which is set to make her the first £1m transfer in women’s football.
As first reported by the Guardian, the Gunners have beat competition from several clubs – including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea – to sign the 20-year-old Canada international.
Smith became Liverpool’s record signing when she joined from Sporting Lisbon for just over £200,000 last year and she scored seven goals for the Reds in her debut WSL campaign.
Arsenal’s signing of Smith will eclipse the previous world record transfer in the women’s game set by Chelsea in January when they signed US international Naomi Girma for £900,000.
Gyokeres skips Sporting training
Reports emerging that Viktor Gyokeres will miss Sporting CP’s upcoming training sessions as “he only wants Arsenal”.
Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein are reporting that the Sweden striker report for preseason, with a five-year deal ready for him subject to a fee being agreed between the clubs.
Gyokeres has told Sporting’s president that he will not play for the club again.
Forest seek legal advice over Spurs’ Gibbs-White approach
An extraordinary story coming out of Nottingham Forest – who’d have thought? – amid reports that the club are looking to sue Tottenham over their approach for Morgan Gibbs-White.
Gibbs-White was due to have a medical at Spurs today after the club triggered his £60m release clause. But Forest have reacted furiously to events and are seeking urgent legal advice to scupper the deal, reports the Telegraph.
