Bryan Mbeumo alternatives
Manchester United have identified two alternatives in case they miss out on Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
According to ESPN, Man Utd are considering Bournemouth ace Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze as plan Bs.
Eze has also attracted interest from Aston Villa after leading Palace to their first ever FA Cup.
However, SunSport understand the Eagles have slapped a whopping £65m release clause on their star player.
The playmaker has a complicated valuation based on several factors at Selhurst Park.
The Red Devils are also understood to be leading the race to sign Semenyo.
Jorrel Hato interest
Arsenal have been linked with Ajax ace Jorrel Hato ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners are reportedly taking advantage of Chelsea’s participation in the Club World Cup to try and overtake them in the race for Hato.
The same report claims the Blues remain interested in the left-back despite the recent pause.
Arsenal are said to have held positive talks with the Netherlands international’s representatives with discussions over a six-year contract.
Barcelona star targets
Barcelona are targeting four top wingers ahead of the summer transfer window.
Barca saw their attack explode last season with Ballon d’Or candidates Lamine Yamal and Raphinha contributing 102 goals.
However, manager Hansi Flick wants to add even more firepower to his ranks in a bid to retain the Spanish league title and better last season’s semi-final appearance in the Champions League.
And Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford is among the Blaugrana’s top targets… As are the below:
- Luis Diaz (Liverpool)
- Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
- Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- Ivan Perisic
Inside Gyokeres saga
Viktor Gyokeres has been embroiled in a heated fall-out with Sporting Lisbon amid a turbulent transfer saga.
And Gyokeres’ agent has come in claiming he has proof of an alleged agreement that can allow the Manchester United and Arsenal target to leave for less than his astronomical release clause.
The 27-year-old has come to blows with club bosses after trying to force through a dream move to the Premier League.
The striker is furious with Sporting for going back on their word over a promise to lower his £84million asking price and reportedly plans not to play for the club again.
The Sweden international believes he had a gentleman’s agreement to leave the Portuguese champions for £50m with a further £8m in add-ons.
But that claim has been denied by club president Frederico Varandas, who insisted he will not be bullied into letting Gyokeres move to the Premier League on the cheap this summer.
‘Back for Watkins’
Arsenal have put their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres on hold and reignited their interest in Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins.
The Gunners held talks with Gyokeres’ agent over a summer move to the Emirates earlier this week.
But according to reports, the North Londoners have temporarily shelved their interest in the striker to re-examine a move for Watkins.
According to Record, Arsenal have put a move for the Sweden international on ice because Sporting won’t reduce their asking price.
That’s despite Gyokeres reportedly snubbing a move to Manchester United.
Zirkzee stays, Hojlund leaves
Manchester United have made a major decision regarding the future of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee at Old Trafford.
According to Corriere dello Sport, United have decided to hold on to Zirkzee.
This comes amid intense interest from Inter Milan for Hojlund, whom Man Utd are open to selling this summer.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are so keen on the striker they are set to go “full speed ahead” for his signature.
The two Italian sources claim the Red Devils are much more interested in a permanent deal.
And Amorim’s side value the striker at around £34-38million this summer.
Inter prefer a loan deal with a purchase clause which is almost an obligation to buy in 2026.
The Nerazzurri’s offer would also include a hefty loan fee for the initial year.