The summer window opens in less than two weeks as clubs across Europe continue to work on major deals in a bid to get business done early. Arsenal are keen to sign the striker they so desperately crave and Viktor Gyokeres appears to be top of their wishlist amid reports that a £59million fee has been agreed. Manchester United are firmly in the race but a deal may depend on them winning the Europa League.
The biggest deal of the summer looks set to involve Florian Wirtz, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich set to battle it out for the German star after Manchester City bowed out over projected spiralling costs. The midfielder is expected to cost around £250m, including all fees and wages. The Reds have already signed Jeremie Frimpong and are also working on a move for Milos Kerkez, who City also want.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has already confirmed his wish to sign a striker this summer and a cut-price £30m deal for Ipswich’s Liam Delap appears too good to turn down. Man Utd and Newcastle agree, while Tottenham have also been linked. United are already expected to sign Matheus Cunha for £62.5m. The Club World Cup is accelerating transfer moves, with more movement expect soon. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Flamengo reportedly want to have Jorginho signed by the time the Club World Cup swings around.
The Athletic report that the Brazilian outfit, who are set to sign the Arsenal midfielder, want the Italian to be part of their squad for the inaugural tournament in the United States this summer.
Jorginho, 33, will leave the Emirates Stadium this summer when his contract in north London expires.
Now, he is set to move to south America to continue his playing career, after two and a half years at Arsenal, and five years at Chelsea prior to that.
Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told his Sporting Lisbon team-mates that he is “not a fortune teller” as his future remains up in the air.
The Swede is expected to depart the Portuguese club this summer, with a whole host of clubs after his signature.
The former Coventry forward has a price tag of around €65 million, and that has perked the interest of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, among others.
