Latest transfer news and rumors: Gyokeres prefers Premier League move
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Top story: Gyokeres picks out preferred destinations
Free-scoring Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres will leave the Portuguese capital in the summer, and he's selected a few clubs that he'd be open to joining. His main wish is to play in the Premier League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City appear to be the top English candidates to woo the Swede and meet his asking price of around €65 million-€75 million.
No surprises for the clubs on the continent that are interested in signing the marksman. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid would all like to buy Gyokeres. (A Bola)
Other rumors
March 12
Courting Kane: Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown believes the club wants to sign a high-profile striker, like Bayern Munich's Harry Kane or Sporting CP's Gyokeres, this summer. (Football Insider)
... or Vlahovic: Manchester United have been alerted to the possibility of signing Dusan Vlahovic for a cut-price fee this summer. The Juventus frontman could be available for as low as £25 million. (GiveMeSport)
Retegui draws attention: Mateo Retegui is on Arsenal and Chelsea's lists of summer transfer targets. The red-hot striker only joined Atalanta last summer for an initial fee of €22 million. (Calciomercato)
Arteta eyes another ex-City player: Arsenal are considering a move for Leroy Sane. The winger is out of contract at Bayern Munich in June and worked with Mikel Arteta at Manchester City. (Bild)
Replacing VVD: Nico Schlotterbeck could be offered an escape route from Borussia Dortmund after Liverpool identified the center-back as a potential long-term successor for 33-year-old Virgil van Dijk. (Bild)
Giants jostle for Dalot: Diogo Dalot's consistency and adaptability in an underperforming Manchester United team haven't gone unnoticed. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid could compete to sign him this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool's next left-back: Andy Robertson seems to be fading, so the Reds are prioritizing signing a left-back in the summer. Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez is Liverpool's No. 1 target and is available for around £40 million. (TEAMtalk)
March 11
Salah offers himself to Barca: Mohamed Salah's representatives have reached out to Barcelona gauge their interest in signing the Egyptian star this summer. The attacker's Liverpool contract expires in June. (Diario Sport)
Pogba free to sign: Paul Pogba can now join a new club with his doping suspension officially over. The free-agent midfielder wants to return to Europe, but MLS or Saudi Arabia is a more likely destination right now. (L'Equipe)
Chelsea's Mainoo pursuit: Chelsea are ready to get serious about trying to sign Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo. Uncertainty around Romeo Lavia's future has the Blues eyeing another midfield addition. (CaughtOffside)
Man City monitor Camavinga: Manchester City are actively tracking Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who hasn't yet decided if he wants to see out his long-term contract or join another club. (Sky Sport Germany)
Arsenal plotting: With Thomas Partey and Jorginho out of contract this summer, Arsenal could move for Bruno Guimaraes. It's unclear if Newcastle would sanction a transfer to a Premier League rival. (Football Insider)
Lookman open to return: Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta this summer, and the Nigerian international is warming to the idea of going back to England. Chelsea and Arsenal are monitoring the situation. (TEAMtalk)
Milan's left-back plan: With Theo Hernandez expected to leave the club in the summer, potentially for around €30 million, AC Milan are considering replacing him with Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell. (TEAMtalk)
March 10
Man City watch Wharton: Crystal Palace setting a high asking price for Adam Wharton won't deter leading clubs like Manchester City from trying to make a summer move for the 21-year-old midfielder. (TBR Football)
EPL clubs track Thuram: Representatives from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have all watched Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram this season. The trio are in the market for at least one forward each this summer. (TBR Football)
Blues want Jude's brother: Chelsea are prepared to outbid any other club attempting to sign Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham. Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in the midfielder. (The Sun)
Leao saga: Agent Jorge Mendes is trying to find a new club for Rafael Leao. The AC Milan winger, who's linked to Barcelona and Chelsea, is set to be a regular feature in transfer gossip over the coming months. (Calciomercato)
More Huijsen admirers: Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen. However, the German giants will prioritize other signings before triggering the defender's £50-million release clause. (Sky Sport Germany)
Everton must pay £40M: David Moyes is trying to reinforce his defense but may have hit a brick wall in his pursuit of Joel Ordonez. Club Brugge value the 20-year-old Ecuadorian center-back at £40 million. (Football Insider)
Bargain in South America: Neiser Villarreal, 19, could be available on a free transfer when his deal with Colombian club Millonarios expires in December. Barcelona, Porto, Newcastle, and Watford are eyeing the striker. (Diario Sport)
March 9
The word on Wirtz: Bayern Munich remain frontrunners for Florian Wirtz's signature but Manchester City are in talks with representatives of the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker. (Football Insider)
City prepared to bid big for Neves: Joao Neves is a dream summer signing for Manchester City, but it'll take a huge fee to encourage Paris Saint-Germain to let the midfielder leave. (Fichajes)
Antonee fee: Fulham will only consider offers exceeding £40 million for left-back Antonee Robinson. Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in the English-born U.S. international. (Football Insider)
Mateta tatter: Manchester United have opened talks with Crystal Palace over a possible capture of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. United probably need to sell before bankrolling a £40-million transfer. (Daily Mirror)
The Tammy tussle: West Ham United are in talks with Tammy Abraham's camp but should face competition from other English clubs for his signature. The Roma striker is on loan at AC Milan. (Calciomercato)
Arda out if Ancelotti stays: Arda Guler's future might hinge on the coaching situation at Real Madrid. The 20-year-old, who is growing frustrated with his lack of playing time, could leave if Carlo Ancelotti stays. (DefensaCentral)
Como want 'crazy' money: Newcastle United are exploring a summer move for winger Assane Diao. However, the 19-year-old joined Como for £10 million in January and will have a hefty price tag. (Football Insider)
March 8
Mainoo likely to leave: Kobbie Mainoo intends to reject any contract offers from Manchester United and his current preference is to seek a move abroad. He's got two years left on his current deal. (The Guardian)
Arsenal shift focus: On the advice of incoming sporting director Andrea Berta, Arsenal are turning their attention to Inter captain Lautaro Martinez to bolster their options up front. (Football Insider)
Kane could come back: Bayern Munich's Kane has a £67-million release clause in his contract that can be triggered this summer. Bayern will let him leave if a Premier League club is willing to meet that amount. (The Sun)
Barca search for right-back: Barcelona are "very happy" with Jules Kounde's performances but want to sign a new right-back this summer to provide competition for the French international. (Fabrizio Romano)
David prefers England: Impending free agent Jonathan David, expected to be one of the most coveted strikers available this summer when his Lille deal expires, would like to join a Premier League club. (Caught Offside)
Reyna expected to move: Despite getting more minutes since Niko Kovac took over, Gio Reyna will likely leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. The American international is valued at around €15 million. (Sky Sport Germany)
Juve raiding Atalanta: Juventus, who signed Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta last summer, are now considering offers for Ederson, Ademola Lookman, and Mateo Retegui. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
March 7
Kimmich renews after all: Bayern Munich reached an agreement with Joshua Kimmich over a new contract more than a week after retracting their initial offer to their pending free agent. (Florian Plettenberg)
Sesko on Liverpool's radar: Liverpool have joined the long list of suitors for in-demand RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, although the Slovenian favors a summer move to a London-based club. (GiveMeSport)
Zirkzee in Juve's sights: Juventus boss Thiago Motta wants to make Joshua Zirkzee the centerpiece of a summer revolution that includes a renewal of Randal Kolo Muani's loan and Dusan Vlahovic's departure. (Calciomercato)
Barca offer De Jong new deal: Frenkie de Jong's future increasingly seems at Barcelona. He's now received an offer to extend his terms by another three years and keep his salary at around €19 million per season. (Sport)
Man City 'keeper conundrum: Ederson is approaching the final year of his contract might leave in the summer. Man City could promote backup Stefan Ortega or go after Espanyol's Joan Garcia if the Brazilian exits. (TBR Football)
Osimhen too expensive: Victor Osimhen's £400,000-per-week salary demand makes a move to Manchester United nearly impossible. Ipswich Town's Liam Delap is a more realistic target. (Football Insider)