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Randal Kolo Muani names his preferred transfer destination amidst interest from Manchester United – Man United News And Transfer News

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French striker Randal Kolo Muani has indicated a desire to continue at Juventus and make his stay at the club permanent, even as he continues to be linked to Manchester United.

United are actively searching for a new, dependable striker following another challenging season for Rasmus Hojlund. The Dane notched just four Premier League clubs as the club finished a lowly 15th place, having suffered 18 defeats.

There are strong rumours that Hojlund is on his way out of Old Trafford, with Inter Milan strongly interested in signing him. United identified Liam Delap as their top choice to replace Hojlund but the England youth international snubbed the Red Devils in favour of joining Chelsea.

United have been forced to explore deals for alternative targets and Kolo Muani is understood to feature on their list.

Kolo Muani sealed a loan move to Juventus in January after struggling for minutes at Paris Saint-Germain. He enjoyed an uptick in fortunes at Juventus, scoring eight goals and providing one assist in 16 appearances.

Juventus don’t have an option to keep Kolo Muani permanently, so they will need to reopen talks with PSG to secure his services. Their pursuit is further complicated by strong interest from United, who are also keen on the player.

However, the 26-year-old has made it clear that he hopes to stay at Juventus.

He spoke to L’Equipe [via GOAL] and remarked, “I’m very happy to have been able to play a little more, whether for the national team or for my club.”

“I’m very happy at Juventus, I hope to continue there. They welcomed me well, and I’m enjoying it.”

“I’m going with them to the Club World Cup.”

It remains unclear if Juventus will match PSG’s demands, though the player’s stated preference is a significant dent in United’s transfer plans.

Kolo Muani’s contract with PSG runs until 2028.

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10/06/2025
Manchester United set for big payday as Fulham accept Andreas Pereira exit – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United are reportedly set for a major financial windfall, with Fulham “resigned” to losing Andreas Pereira this summer.

Pereira spent 11 years at United and made 75 appearances for the club before he permanently left to join Fulham in 2022.

United sold him for just £10m. He came through the ranks at Carrington and had loan spells at Lazio in Italy and Flamengo in his native Brazil.

The midfielder scored four goals for United.

He struggled to become a mainstay at United, but he had no such issues at Fulham, where he almost instantly became one of the main men under Marco Silva upon arrival.

Pereira has played 119 times for the Cottagers, contributing 10 goals and 22 assists in that period.

However, it seems his time at Fulham is nearing its end – a development that could significantly benefit Ruben Amorim’s side financially.

According to TEAMtalk, Fulham are “resigned” to losing Pereira, who is on the radar of South American giants Palmeiras. He came close to signing for Palmeiras in January but the transfer never materialised as Fulham rejected their offers, one of which was worth around £20.5m.

With his deal expiring next summer and the 29-year-old making it clear he won’t put pen to paper on fresh terms, this window represents Fulham’s only chance of getting decent money from parting ways with him.

When United sold Pereira to Fulham, they included a 20 percent sell-on clause in the deal. This means the Red Devils will earn 20 percent of whatever fee Fulham receive from his sale.

United will be able to add this financial boost to their transfer budget, significantly enhancing Amorim’s chances of securing his top transfer targets.

TEAMtalk note that Fulham are aware of this, hence why they want a “hefty fee” to sanction Pereira’s exit.

In addition to Palmeiras, Pereira is also admired by Marseille and clubs in Saudi Arabia. The Duffel-born player is ready for a new challenge away from Craven Cottage.

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08/06/2025
Man United ready to challenge host of Premier League clubs for Ousmane Diomande – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United are reportedly preparing to challenge a host of Premier League clubs for Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande.

The Red Devils are keen to improve numerous departments in their squad with the attack being the first priority.

Nonetheless, were finances to become available due to player sales, the Red Devils may look to bolster their defence with the departures of Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof at the end of June.

One player that head coach Ruben Amorim knows very well is his former centre back at Sporting, Diomande.

The Red Devils’ interest in the player pre-dates their appointment of Amorim however, as they were linked to a move for the defender last year under Erik ten Hag.

It was also reported in the winter market, that United were prepared to launch a €60 million raid on the Portuguese club to secure the services of Diomande.

Portuguese newspaper A Bola have reported this morning that “the siege on Diomande is tightening. The first movements surrounding the Ivorian central defender have already emerged for a few months, but they promise to accelerate in the coming weeks.”

It is claimed that Crystal Palace are keen on the defender due to a potential departure of Marc Guehi to Newcastle United.

Numerous clubs are said to be keeping an eye on the 21 year old who was recently named in the league’s team of the season.

Palace are said to be the most advanced in their pursuit of Diomande. After enquiries they learned that “the Lions will only be willing to sit at the negotiating table for values in the region of €60 million”, due to him becoming one of the leaders of the defence this season.

The FA Cup winners are not the only club in the mix though as “Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United, as well as Bayern Munich are also keeping an eye on the defender and could make an offer in the coming days.”

The Ivorian played 46 games this season, solidifying himself as one of the most exciting defensive talents in Portugal.

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07/06/2025
Casemiro makes typically combative return to international action for Brazil – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United had three players involved in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.

Casemiro made his return to the Brazil national team after his former boss at Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, was named manager. He was captain at the 2022 World Cup but has not been involved in the national team set-up for about a year.

The 33 year old started in the centre of the park and put in an impressive shift in his side’s 0-0 draw against Ecuador.

He played the entire 90 minutes, completing 72% of his passing attempts.

Casemiro was also an attacking threat, having one shot on target and one off as his side failed to break down a stubborn Ecuador side in Guayaquil.

As usual though, his most impressive work came in the middle of the park as he won six out of nine ground duels.

He also impressively won all four of his aerial battles, dominating the middle of the park like he had never been away.

The midfield enforcer was also heavily involved defensively, making six clearances and a total of five tackles.

Commenting in a post-match interview, Casemiro lamented the state of the pitch in Ecuador.

He claimed, “I think the pitch didn’t really help the match. I always say you can’t have excuses but the pitch, the field, didn’t help a lot.”

NO ESTABA BIEN LA CANCHA ❌|| Casemiro, mediocampista de Brasil 🇧🇷 : “El campo, el césped no ayudó mucho, no puede ser excusa” pic.twitter.com/jRGYaZKXQo

— ON TV DIGITAL (@ontvdigital__) June 6, 2025

United also had new signing Matheus Cunha on the bench and he played the final 26 minutes.

Unfortunately, he failed to have much of an impact on the game, as he could only complete seven passes and failed in his only dribble attempt.

Cunha was also unable to get off any shots on goal in the stalemate.

United’s loan star at Real Betis, Antony, was named on the bench but he did not manage to get any minutes of action.

Brazil will next be in action on Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning UK time) when they face Paraguay at home.

Manuel Ugarte also started for Uruguay in their 0-2 defeat to Paraguay.

He played the entire 90 minutes of action and made 79% of his passes.

Ugarte impressively connected with all six of his long range passes as he tried to propel his team forward. He won 100% of his aerials duels and was typically combative in the middle of the park, winning eight ground duels.

Ugarte as usual, was highly involved in the defensive dirty work, making five clearances and four tackles.

He will hope his side can bounce back from defeat when they host Venezuela on Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning UK time).

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06/06/2025
Data suggests that Man United target Viktor Gyokeres would score only 15 Premier League goals – Man United News And Transfer News

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Data analysis has shown that Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres would likely only score 15 goals in the Premier League were he to move this summer.

The Red Devils were incredibly wasteful in attack last season and have already agreed a deal to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha.

In addition, the club have made their first bid and are in active negotiations for Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo.

Nonetheless, head coach Ruben Amorim is said to have given up on starting striker Rasmus Hojlund and is desperate to land his former forward at Sporting CP, Viktor Gyokeres.

The Swede has been on fire this season, scoring 54 goals and providing 13 assists in all competitions.

The Telegraph have reported though that any potential suitors in England could expect Gyokeres’ production to slow down massively due to other players’ performances who have arrived from Portugal.

The report suggests that “Viktor Gyokeres is scoring goals for fun for Sporting Lisbon but history suggests attackers from the Primeira Liga do not fare so well in the Premier League.”

The research “analysed the 15 most expensive attacking Premier League signings from Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Spain over the past 15 years”, in order to determine who carried the best goalscoring form over to England. The player’s goal-per-game ratio in their final season abroad was compared with “their subsequent goals-per-game record in England.”

The paper warns that none of the signings from Portugal have been able to match their output in England. Generally speaking, in the case of United and most Premier League clubs, players from the Primeira Liga do tend to adapt quite well in the Premier League.

Nonetheless, their production still significantly drops. This can be witnessed in the fact that Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz, Evanilson, Fabio Vieira and United’s own Bruno Fernandes, have seen a decrease in the volume of goals they score in England.

The report adds, “even the likes of Díaz and Fernandes, who have unquestionably been successful signings, have been unable to maintain the goalscoring rate they showed in their final campaigns in Portugal.”

In fact, data highlights that players face a 62 per cent decline in goalscoring when they move from Portugal to England.

This stands to reason owing to the fact that the Premier League is objectively a tougher and higher quality league than the Portuguese equivalent.

The Telegraph claim, “these players averaged 0.41 goals per game in their last seasons in Portugal, and have subsequently produced an average of 0.15 goals per game in England.”

In fact, out of the 15 players analysed, only Raúl Jiménez scored at a faster rate in England than in Portugal.

Nonetheless, it must be said that none of the players scored at the colossal rate that Gyokeres has in Portugal. It is natural that he would be unlikely to be able to replicate his 39 goals in Portugal in the Premier League but even 20 would be a massive upgrade on the four that Hojlund managed last term.

What’s more, the Swede has already experienced significant game time in England owing to his experience with Coventry City in the past.

Finally, while the results are interesting, it also has to be mentioned that every player is unique and arrives in different circumstances. A hypothetical move to Old Trafford for Gyokeres would see him arrive at a team playing in a formation he is incredibly comfortable in and also with a manager who has got the very best out of him previously.

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05/06/2025
Man United to battle Juventus and AC Milan for Jean-Philippe Mateta – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United will have to beat off competition from Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan if they want to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to reports.

After losing out on Ipswich Town centre-forward Liam Delap to Chelsea, United quickly bumped Mateta up their priority list.

It was claimed earlier this week that Palace were willing to accept a knockdown fee of just €30m for the player, and that United were set to make a “concrete move” for him.

However, Spanish outlet Fichajes bring the Red Devils back down to earth with their latest report on the 27-year-old, in which they give his value as a more believable €50m.

On top of this, they stress that United do not have a clear run at Mateta, who now has “two high-flying admirers” in Italy.

They continue that no official moves have yet been made for the striker and Palace “remain awaiting potential offers”, but leave us in no doubt that the Serie A sides “will battle it out” with United for his signature.

Mateta is one of several names on Ruben Amorim’s shortlist to improve his options at centre-forward, which is a priority position for reinforcement after Rasmus Hojlund’s dismal season.

Also under consideration are the likes of Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Leipzig youngster Benjamin Sesko.

Mateta’s magical season in London saw him score 17 goals and register four assists in 46 matches for Oliver Glasner’s side.

And for once there was a fairytale ending, as Palace pipped Manchester City 1-0 in the final to win the FA Cup and qualify for the Europa League next season.

Should Mateta make the switch to Old Trafford he would of course forego any European football, after United fumbled their lines against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

Mateta is one of many options but certainly feels like a viable one, given that Premier League experience seems to be the name of the game for this transfer window.

United have already picked up Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers after an outstanding season, and are reportedly hot on the trail of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo – whether his arrival would mean no move for Mateta is unclear.

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04/06/2025
Marcus Rashford “frantically searching” for new club, Inter Milan ready to answer his prayers – Man United News And Transfer News

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Inter Milan have shown interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, as per reports.

On the back of their embarrassing Champions League final defeat in Munich, Inter have seemingly accelerated their efforts to transform their attack, which failed to register a single goal against Paris Saint-Germain.

Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Inter are pursuing a deal for United striker Rasmus Hojlund.

Now, according to The Sun, the Nerazzurri are interested in signing Rashford as part of their rebuild following the Champions League demolition.

Aston Villa have the option to turn Rashford’s loan deal into a permanent transfer but they are not expected to exercise the £40 million clause after missing out on Champions League football despite his incredible showing.

The 27-year-old was directly involved in 10 goals, 4 goals and 6 assists, in 17 appearances under Unai Emery.

Meanwhile, his form is also unlikely to resurrect his United career, as he exited Old Trafford after falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim.

It is understood Rashford is “frantically searching for a new club” putting Inter on “red-alert”.

Inter’s toothless attack also played a part in their disastrous Serie A run during the business end of the campaign, giving Napoli a crucial edge and ultimately, the Scudetto.

Accordingly, Inter’s hierarchy believe Rashford could be a “key acquisition” to strengthen their attack. The idea of moving to Italy also “excites” the England international.

United want to part ways with Rashford on a permanent basis but the Serie A giants are reported to be exploring the option of a “long-term loan move.”

Barcelona are also thought to be chasing the United academy product but their financial predicament might make any deal tough to complete.

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03/06/2025
Chelsea transfer news – Branthwaite – Rodrygo

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Here is a roundup of the top Chelsea news, gossip and transfer latest from icfootballnews that we think you may have missed featuring the likes of Rodrygo, Jarrod Branthwaite and Victor Osimhen…

Fresh reports in the media this week which is claimed CHELSEA are very interested in Everton defender Jared Branthwaite, as they seek to improve that defence over the course of the transfer window.

Now Chelsea finished the season very well they got champions League football, and they won a European trophy, which doesn’t come around very often. So Enzo Maresca is looking the splash some money improve the squad.

He has already acquired the services of Liam Delap, but fans are just waiting for the final confirmation to go through. But it seems that they are now looking at adding the talented Branthwaite to the side.

The young defender has the potential to become world-class in the coming seasons if he makes the right moves in the next couple of seasons, and reports on the sun have claimed that Chelsea are ready to open talks with Everton over a potential deal.

The reports claimed that Chelsea are ready to pay £70 million in order to get a deal done for defender and the young star is reportedly very interested in making a move to Stamford bridge.

Enzo Maresca wants to carry on improving the squad and certain areas and he knows that he needs to improve that backline, which caused them serious issues last season, and is an area of the side that he needs to improve in order to close the gap on Liverpool, Man city and Arsenal, who will be the favorites for the title again next season.

icfootballnews says…

Branthwaite is a very very good young defender and has all the potential to develop into a top class defender. £70 million is a lot of money for the lad, but he could be worth it in the long-run.

He is just the type of player that CHELSEA like to sign, young and hungry, that they can give a massive contract too. He is ready for that next step up and if he is able to hold down a regular spot in that Blues back-line, he will certainly improve their defence.

It will be an interesting watch to see if the Blues do get a deal done for the lad that is for sure.

CHELSEA WANTS OSIMHEN

There has been some reports in the media which have claimed that CHELSEA want to sign a Victor OsImhen from Napoli, despite agreeing to bring Liam Delap in from Ipswich in a deal worth £30 million.

Now Chelsea will linked with Osman a couple of years ago but it’s high wages and massive transfer fee that naturally wanted meant that he actually went to Galatasaray, where he has performed very impressively for the Turkish giants.

Chelsea have already signed Liam delap from Ipswich for £30 million but that has not stoPped reports that Enzo Maresca would like a new striker to come in and replace Nicholas Jackson, who have been decent struggled for game time for goals sorry on a weekly basis and his performances been very inconsistent for a club like Chelsea, who want to win the champions League and premier League etc.

Osimhen will know that it is very early in the transfer window, but Napoli will be ready to cash in for about 60 million and the sun says Chelsea are very interested in getting a deal done if they feel like they need him.

icfootballnews says…

Osimhen is a world class striker there was no data about that. He is man at scores goals but at the day, he is getting on an age and he’s all about the money.

And with Nicholas Jackson and Liam Delap and a bunch of other young talent at CHELSEA, they don’t really need to go and get a new striker signed up after the arrival of the Delap, who will probably struggle himself to get the game time that he needs because Maresca likes to play a certain way and Liam Delap does not fit that style of play.

Osimhen will probably end up going to Saudi Arabia, they obviously want him he’ll be interested in the high wages that they will probably offer him and to be fair you know what a crazy money he could get over there.

He’s done enough Europe to be happy so a move to Saudi Arabia is probably going to happen simply because Chelsea will not want to pay you massive wages for the age that he is right now.

CHELSEA FREE TO MAKE RODRYGO MOVE?

It has been claimed in the media once again that Real Madrid will be open to letting long-term CHELSEA and Arsenal transfer target Rodrygo leave this summer, if they receive the right offer.

Rodrygo has scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists in 50 appearances this season, but Tension has been building between the Brazilian and Real with the winger unhappy with his role in the team with his relationship with his teammates deteriorating significantly.

The former Santos starlet, who joined Real for €45million in 2018, is ‘angry’ with his diminished role and it has been claimed that he would be open to leaving the Spaniards over the next few months, with reports suggesting that he believes he has played his last game for Real.

Now, according to AS Madrid could be willing to part ways with the Brazilian forward if a substantial offer arrives. The ultimate decision, however, will rest with both Rodrygo and new head coach Xabi Alonso, who is reportedly scheduled to speak directly with the player soon.

However, It was claimed Real will be demanding a fee of €100million (£85m) for the player, and he will also look for wages around the £300k-a-week mark.

icfootballnews says…

Rodrygo has been world class for a few seasons, he is playing at Real and scoring the goals that big time players should be scoring, but his time at the club is probably coming to the end as the Spaniards look to keep on improving the side.

However – Arsenal and CHELSEA do not really need to splash the cash and add another winger to that attack, they already have a number of players that can do the job that Rodrygo does and we are sure that a move to the London clubs will not happen.

If he does leave Madrid, it could be for a move to Saudi Arabia or PSG, that would suit his style of football.

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02/06/2025
Man United “continue to circle” around Man City star James McAtee – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United are still interested in an explosive raid on local rival Manchester City to sign James McAtee, according to a report.

In April, the Red Devils were linked with a shock move for the 22-year-old midfield, who retains the versatility to play in a number of different positions – an attractive trait in Ruben Amorim’s system.

They were joined in the hunt for McAtee by Nottingham Forest and Bayer Leverkusen – who were establishing potential plans to replace their creative talismans, Morgan Gibbs-White and Florian Wirtz – as well as AC Milan and Newcastle United.

McAtee’s contract at the Etihad expires next summer (2026) meaning this transfer window would constitute the last opportunity for the Citizens to cash in on their academy star.

Pep Guardiola has previously spoken about his wish to keep the England U-21 star international at the club but acknowledged the importance of first-team minutes for a young player.

“For the age, I’d like him to stay. But I understand players want more minutes. He can play different positions but I don’t know how the squad will be and we will see,” the Spanish manager said in April.

The news that Guardiola has now excluded McAtee from City’s squad for the Club World Cup this month has reignited noises that the midfielder will now depart.

The Mirror reveals, “Manchester City have opted against including James McAtee in their squad for the Club World Cup as their neighbours Manchester United continue to circle. The snub could prove telling as the academy graduate weighs up his future.

“City will jet halfway across the world to play in the tournament but won’t go with McAtee, who instead has been added to England’s pre-tournament training squad ahead of the U21s Euros in Slovakia.”

This omission means “potential suitors are beginning to circle and one of those is the Red Devils. Selling direct to the Old Trafford outfit would prove a hugely controversial move, especially as McAtee is tipped to have a bright future,” the report states.

McAtee is believed to prefer a move to Germany after seeing “first-hand” how young English players, such as Jadon Sancho Jude Bellingham, have thrived since joining Bundesliga sides.

But United are evidently keeping a keen eye on developments on the blue side of Manchester as Old Trafford executives consider a blockbuster move for the 22-year-old midfielder.

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02/06/2025
Sporting CP reject Arsenal’s €70 million offer for Man United target Viktor Gyokeres – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres after Sporting CP rejected a €70 million offer from Arsenal for the 26-year-old striker, according to a report from Portugal.

The two Premier League rivals are on the hunt for a new number nine this summer with Gyokeres rated highly by the recruitment departments at both the Emirates and Old Trafford, with good reason.

The Swedish international has scored an impressive 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting this season, providing a further 13 assists as well. He has almost single-handedly launched the Lisbon side to an impressive domestic double with Sporting beating out local rivals Benfica to win both Liga Portugal and the Taça de Portugal.

The previous season, Gyokeres scored 43 goals with 15 assists while Sporting won the league again, under Ruben Amorim’s stewardship. This brings the Swede’s total returns since arriving in the Portuguese capital to 97 goals and 28 assists in just 102 games – a truly staggering amount.

It’s evident, therefore, why Amorim is keen to reunite with his former pupil at Old Trafford after enduring a dismal season with the Red Devils since swapping Lisbon for Manchester to replace Erik ten Hag in November.

United’s attack was appalling this season with only four sides in the Premier League scoring fewer goals than the Reds – Everton and the three relegated teams, Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton. It’s little wonder why United finished in 15th with the front half of the team performing at a relegation candidate level.

A new striker is considered an urgent priority by Old Trafford executives with the club identifying Liam Delap as their “first-choice” option given the Ipswich forward’s £30 million relegation clause at Portman Road.

However, despite entering “face-to-face talks” with the 22-year-old, Delap rejected United’s advances in favour of joining Chelsea. But Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reveals Gyokeres has always been the “dream” target for United, suggesting a move for Delap was predicated on price rather than priority.

Romano contends Gyokeres will be allowed to leave Lisbon if Sporting receive a proposal worth around £55 million – a considerable escalation on Delap’s fee, but a significant escalation in player quality as well.

Arsenal have joined United in identifying Gyokeres as a target this summer as they seek to provide Mikel Arteta with a proper goal-scorer up front after the inconsistent performances of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

And according to Correio da Manhã, a Portuguese newspaper, the Gunners have seen a €70 million bid (£59m) for Gyokeres rejected by Sporting, indicating Romano’s assessment was incorrect.

“Sporting have rejected a €70 million offer from Arsenal to sign top scorer Viktor Gyokeres, Correio da Manhã has learned. The Swede’s agent has been in Lisbon since last week and has already met with Sporting officials. He presented a proposal from the Gunners that the Lions ended up rejecting.

“The thing is that Sporting, despite publicly saying that it has not received any contact from the Swede, wants to profit more from its main asset. Arsenal does not seem to be very willing to increase the proposal presented and has reportedly informed the club led by Frederico Varandas that it “will not enter auctions” for the top scorer in Portugal in the last two seasons.”

The fact that Arsenal appear unwilling to “increase the[ir] proposal” could provide United with a window of opportunity to lay down the requisite amount to secure their “dream” target.

The Reds’ budget is limited this summer, due to the constrained financial situation at Old Trafford, but if the club could expedite the sale of a player like Alejandro Garnacho, whose sale would constitute ‘pure profit’ from a PSR perspective due to his academy status, this may provide enough wiggle room to launch a blockbuster raid for Gyokeres.

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01/06/2025