Viktor Gyökeresmay or may not have spat the dummy out after reportedly refusing to hold clear-the-air talks with Sporting over his desire to move. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with the Sweden international but the Portuguese side want a wheelbarrow full of cash for his services, which is putting off potential suitors. Gyökeres wants the club to lower their demands but if the striker does not get what he wants, then he could go on strike to really show his employer who is boss.
In a further blow to Arsenal, the Athletic Club wingerNico Williamshas told anyone who will listen that he only wants to join Barcelona this summer. It is now up to Barça to look down the back of the sofa for the cash to pay for him. If the Spain international does head from the Basque Country to Catalonia, it will end any chance ofMarcus Rashfordjoining the Spanish champions. Rashford might need to turn to Italy where Napoli, Milan and Como are interested in helping him escape from Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim is seeking attacking reinforcements and his attention might be drawn to the Nottingham Forest wizardCallum Hudson-Odoi. The king of cutting in from the left and scoring has a year remaining on his City Ground contract, something the Tricky Trees will be eager to change with United and Napoli considering a bid or two.
Another getting flirtatious glances from San Siro isDestiny Udogie. The Tottenham full-back is seen as someone who could solve a defensive issue at Milan. The Italy international started his career at Verona and spent time with Udinese, so could be lured back to his homeland after a few years on the books in north London.
It is all fun and games at Craven Cottage. Fulham have shaken their head at the suits up at Elland Road, rejecting a bid of £26m with a further £6m in add-ons forRodrigo Muniz. If Marco Silva’s side do eventually find themselves needing a new striker, the USA internationalRicardo Pepicould be their man. The PSV forward scored 11 in 18 last season’s Eredivisie to get people interested.
Guess what? Evann Guessand could be on the move. The Nice forward is on the shortlist of potential new arrivals atLeedsbut they face competition fromTottenham, who have also got on the blower to get a rough idea of price and whether the player has any interest in heading to the Premier League.
Chelsea have not signed anyone for a few days, so the recruitment team will be getting itchy feet.Morgan Rogersis one person who could scratch the irritation, while Brighton’sJoãoPedrois another the club hold an interest in.
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And Leicester need to formulate a cunning plan in order to bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. One player Ruud van Nistelrooy thinks might be able to help achieve his ambitions is Leeds’Sam Greenwood, who spent last season on loan at Preston.