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Arsenal and Liverpool close to completing big-money deals for strikers

Strikers in demand: Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres and Hugo Ekitike are all eyeing Premier League moves

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Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are all expected to bolster their attacking options before the start of the new Premier League season. It has already been a busy summer transfer window for the Gunners with four new arrivals which should soon become five with an official announcement for Cristhian Mosquera. They are also said to be closing in on a final agreement with Sporting for prolific striker Viktor Gyokeres, despite talk of a Manchester United hijack, in addition to eyeing a move for Eberechi Eze.

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10 minutes ago

Arteta drops Gyokeres transfer hint

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to continue adding to their squad this summer, as he dropped a hint over the club’s move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal remain in talks with Sporting over a deal for Gyokeres, who is currently on holiday after refusing to return to pre-season training.

Sporting have been playing hardball over the sale of Gyokeres, but there is optimism a deal can be struck as the Portuguese club are in talks to sign Almeria striker Luis Suarez as his replacement.

Arteta refused to comment on a deal for Gyokeres, but did hint that he hopes a move can be sealed eventually.

“You know I cannot comment on any player that is not part of our group yet,” he said.

“When we have something concrete to offer in any case to any player, we will do that.”

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26 minutes ago

Rashford to complete Barcelona move

Marcus Rashford is in Barcelona to put the final touches on his move to the Spanish club.

BBC Sport report that Rashford arrived last night after being granted permission from Manchester United, who have agreed a 12-month loan deal with an option to buy.

It is believed that Rashford is taking a wage cut and will have his salary covered entirely by Barcelona.

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43 minutes ago

Aston Villa to rival Chelsea for Garnacho

Aston Villa are plotting a move for Alejandro Garnacho.

Manchester United remain keen to sell the winger this summer, but are expected to have to lower their initial £70m asking price.

Chelsea are interested in Garnacho and were believed to be in pole position to make a move for the 21-year-old.

However, TBR Football claim that Villa are also in the hunt and Garnacho has been exploring the possibility of working under Unai Emery.

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51 minutes ago

Newcastle pushing for Wissa

Newcastle are stepping up their interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa.

The Magpies have missed out on Hugo Ekitike and have now turned to Wissa, though it remains to be seen if the Bees are willing to sell.

Bryan Mbeumo is on the verge of joining Manchester United and Wissa leaving as well would be a significant blow.

L’Equipe report that Newcastle are making progress, though, with the 28-year-old believed to be open to the move.

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1 hour ago

Rodrygo on Liverpool's radar

It has already been a big summer for Liverpool, with Hugo Ekitike set to join the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez in signing.

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo could be the next to follow if the latest reports are to believed.

L’Equipe claim that the Brazilian is Liverpool’s top target as a replacement for Luis Diaz, if the Colombian leaves.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich have both been linked with the Liverpool winger this summer.

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1 hour ago

Ederson open to Galatasaray move

Ederson has agreed to join Galatasaray this summer.

That’s according to Sky Germany, but there is not believed to have been any serious talks between the Turkish side and Manchester City yet.

Ederson has given the green light to the move, with City said to be considering Burnley’s James Trafford, who came through their academy, as a replacement.

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1 hour ago

Man United turn to Sesko

Benjamin Sesko has spent much of the summer being linked with Arsenal, but it is Manchester United who are now said to be considering opening talks.

With the Gunners focusing on Viktor Gyokeres, United are considering a big-money move for Sesko as they desperately try to sign a striker.

According to Ben Jacobs, the RB Leipzig forward has emerged as a key target, with Ollie Watkins and Nicolas Jackson the other two targets.

Leipzig were believed to be demanding £78m earlier this summer.

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2 hours ago

Ekitike set for Liverpool

Hugo Ekitike will this week undergo a Liverpool medical to finalise his move from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The striker is then expected to fly out to Asia to join the Reds on their pre-season tour.

Sport1 report that a medical is booked for the coming days to put the final touches on a transfer that could rise to beyond £82m, depending on add-ons.

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2 hours ago

Gyokeres to Arsenal hijack?

Manchester United have reportedly re-entered the race for Viktor Gyokeres.

SIC claim that with Arsenal so far failing to wrap up a deal, United have been encouraged and have submitted a bid close to £70m.

While Gyokeres is holding out for a move to Arsenal, Sporting are likely to accept the best offer for them.

However, Arsenal are believed to be relaxed about the situation and still in pole position to complete the transfer.

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10 hours ago

Isak considering 'all options'

Alexander Isak’s agent says the player is considering his options as he draws transfer interest from Al Hilal and Liverpool.

The Swede was left out of Newcastle’s squad for a friendly loss to Celtic this weekend, with Eddie Howe confirming he made the decision due to the transfer speculation surrounding him.

Saudi outlet Al-Riyadiyah ran quotes from Gonzalo Gaitan, an agent with Isak’s representatives.

Gaitan said: “We are already studying and analysing all options, and we may be close to finalising the next step for the player.”

He offered no further detail as to Isak’s plans. Newcastle insist he is not for sale, and Howe has said he is ‘desperate’ to keep ahold of him this summer.