Arsenal have made contact with the representatives of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, while Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres has reportedly ruled out a move to Manchester United or Chelsea this summer. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
- Talks are underway between Arsenal and the representatives of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, according to The Guardian. The Gunners are reported to have "heavily scouted" the 22-year-old Spain international in the last two years, with new club sporting director Andrea Berta beginning the initial groundwork over a potential move in the summer transfer window. The release clause in the contract of Williams, who has directly contributed to nine goals in 25 LaLiga matches this season, is set at €58 million.
- Manchester United and Chelsea could be set to miss out on securing the signature of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, reports A Bola. The 26-year-old has made a list of seven clubs that he would be interested in joining in the next transfer window, and he is prioritising teams that will play in next season's UEFA Champions League. Gyökeres still has another three years on his deal at Jose Alvalade Stadium, with an offer worth €100m required to activate his release clause. Arsenal are reported to be keen on landing the Sweden international, who would also be open to joining Liverpool and Manchester City as well as Europe's elite sides.
- Chelsea and Liverpool will both make offers for AFC Bournemouth central defender Dean Huijsen this summer, according to The Independent. However, Real Madrid remain a clear transfer market threat with the Spain international's release clause of £50m making him attractive to all major clubs. The 19-year-old could one of a number of Bournemouth stars who are the subject of transfer offers at the end of the season, the report adds.
- A number of teams are looking at Marseille winger Luis Henrique, reports Foot Mercato. Bayern Munich, Internazionale and Bayer Leverkusen are all keeping close tabs on the 23-year-old, but there is also interest from the Premier League in Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. It is expected that an offer worth in excess of €30m will be required to sign him, with the Nerazzurri preparing to make the first approach.
- Chelsea have placed RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko at the top of their shortlist, according to TEAMtalk. Contact has already been made with the 21-year-old's representatives over a deal that will reportedly require an offer worth €70m. The Blues, who could face competition for Sesko from Arsenal, are also considering a £40m move for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, 22, as manager Enzo Maresca looks to reinforce his attack for next season.
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OTHER RUMORS
- AC Milan are considering Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as possible replacements for Sérgio Conceição with Fabio Paratici set to arrive as sporting director in the summer. (Corriere della Sera)
- Liverpool, Man United and Newcastle are all linked with Como winger Assane Diao, who has a long contract through to 2029. The clubs have sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old Senegal international. (Caught Offside)
- Several clubs in the Saudi Pro League are monitoring West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus. Enquiries have been made regarding a move for the 24-year-old, but he is not interested in a switch to Saudi Arabia. Kudus has a release clause in his contract worth £85m, though that can only be activated by clubs based in Europe. (Florian Plettenberg)
- Promising Chelsea striker Donnell McNeilly, 19, is stalling on a new contract because of a lack of first-team opportunities. McNeilly netted 30 times in all competitions last season, but has yet to make his senior debut. The player is out of contract in the summer but wouldn't be eligible for a free transfer to another Premier League club because of his age -- however he could attract interest from the continent. (Daily Mail)