A flurry of transfer activity is sweeping across the Premier League, with top clubs battling for elite talents while others brace for high-profile exits.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle are all actively reshaping their squads ahead of the new season, with tensions rising and transfer records at risk of being broken.
Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, is reportedly refusing to meet with club officials and has even threatened to go on strike in a bid to force a move, with Arsenal and Manchester United showing interest (Mirror).
Newcastle want to bring Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 27, in on loan, though the Red Devils would prefer a permanent sale (Sun).
Liverpool are ready to break the British transfer record to land Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25 (GiveMeSport).
Newly promoted Leeds United had a £26m offer, plus £6m in add-ons, for Fulham’s 24-year-old Brazilian forward Rodrigo Muniz rejected (Standard).
Fulham, however, are eyeing 22-year-old USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi from PSV, who is also attracting interest from clubs in Spain and Italy (Fabrizio Romano).
Arsenal are close to securing a new deal for highly rated 18-year-old defender Myles Lewis-Skelly, making him one of the best-paid young players globally (Athletic).
Assistant manager Carlos Cuesta is set to depart the Gunners for a head coaching role at Italian club Parma (Guardian).
Chelsea remain busy in the market, expressing interest in Aston Villa’s 22-year-old midfielder Morgan Rogers (Mail) and initiating contact with Brighton for 23-year-old striker Joao Pedro, also pursued by Newcastle (Fabrizio Romano).
The Blues have also reopened talks with West Ham for Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 24, but are prioritizing a move for Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens (Guardian).
Aston Villa may let 28-year-old Argentine Emi Buendia leave if a bid above £20m arrives (Caught Offside).
Leeds are monitoring 27-year-old Douglas Luiz, who is expected to leave Juventus this summer (Tuttosport).
Brentford have slapped a £50m price tag on 28-year-old DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa, amid interest from Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Arsenal, Fenerbahce, and Galatasaray (Teamtalk).
Tottenham and Leeds have also made contact over 23-year-old Ivory Coast and Nice forward Evann Guessand (TBR Football).
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, 33, does not intend to leave despite Leeds’ interest, a stance that could delay the club’s move for Burnley’s 22-year-old shot-stopper James Trafford (TBR Football).
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