Transfer Updates: Eze, Mbeumo, Gyökeres, Sancho, Elanga, Nkunku, Nunez, Others

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and are willing to offer a player swap to secure the 27-year-old’s services in this summer’s transfer window.

According to The Sun, Arsenal aim to edge out local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the battle for the England international, who has attracted significant transfer interest following a standout season at Selhurst Park.

Meanwhile, Brentford have placed a £65 million price tag on forward Bryan Mbeumo. The 25-year-old Cameroon international has already seen two bids from Manchester United, £55 million and £62.5 million, rejected, as The Mirror reports.

The Bees remain adamant on their valuation, setting a clear stance in what could become one of the window’s marquee pursuits.

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres is reportedly willing to wait until the end of the transfer window for a loan move to another European club, should a potential move to Arsenal fall through.

The 27-year-old Sweden international has been on the Gunners’ radar, but no formal agreement has been reached. (The Sun)

Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho is said to be prepared to take a substantial pay cut to facilitate a move to Juventus.

However, Il Corriere dello Sport (via The Mail) reports that the Italian giants are still struggling to meet the terms of a potential deal with Manchester United, leaving the winger’s future in doubt.

Nottingham Forest are lining up a move for PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko, as they brace for the likely departure of Anthony Elanga.

The 23-year-old Sweden international is expected to join Newcastle United, and The Telegraph claims Forest are eyeing Bakayoko, 22, as a replacement.

Should Elanga make the move, Manchester United stand to receive £8 million via a sell-on clause included in his 2023 transfer. (TalkSport)

In addition to Bakayoko, Forest are also monitoring Malick Fofana. The 20-year-old Lyon winger, a Belgium youth international, is reportedly attracting attention from Chelsea and Bayern Munich as well. (Sky Sports)

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has turned his attention to Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. Fichajes reports that Villa are willing to table a £43 million bid for the 25-year-old Spain international, who could be available this summer as Barça look to balance their books.

Arsenal’s negotiations for Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera have hit a brick wall, with The Mirror indicating the Spanish club are demanding over £20 million for the highly rated 21-year-old.

Bayern Munich are believed to have opened talks with the representatives of Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku. The 27-year-old France striker only recently joined the Blues but could be on the move again, according to Bild.

Napoli have entered the race for Darwin Núñez, submitting a £42 million bid for the Liverpool striker. The Uruguay international, 26, could be one of the high-profile exits at Anfield this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Elsewhere in Europe, Sunderland are close to finalising a deal for 20-year-old Moroccan talent Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal is in its advanced stages.

Atalanta have rejected a £45.7 million approach from Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah for Italy striker Mateo Retegui. The Serie A club are holding out for £51.8 million. (Football Italia)

In the Premier League, Everton are considering a move for goalkeeper Mark Travers following his impressive loan spell at Middlesbrough. The 26-year-old, currently at Bournemouth, could be in line for a permanent top-flight switch. (Sky Sports)

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