Football Transfer Rumors: Gyokeres Linked to Manchester United and Chelsea, Alexander-Arnold Eyed by Real Madrid

Reports circulating on Thursday indicate that Manchester United and Chelsea are pursuing Viktor Gyokeres, Real Madrid is considering a January transfer for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Al-Hilal may cancel Neymar’s contract to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. According to the Star, Manchester United and Chelsea are expected to be the primary contenders for Sporting’s 26-year-old Sweden international striker, Viktor Gyokeres, in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Telegraph reports that Gyokeres’ transfer fee next summer is anticipated to be approximately £63m, which is £20m below his stated release clause. Florian Plettenberg indicates that United is keeping tabs on Leon Goretzka, Bayern Munich’s 29-year-old Germany midfielder. Christian Falk states that United has an interest in Bayern’s 28-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane, who is set to become a free agent in the summer and is also a target for Arsenal. Marca (in Spanish) suggests that Real Madrid intends to pursue a January transfer for Liverpool’s 26-year-old England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract expires at the conclusion of the current season. However, Football Insider reports that Liverpool is ready to reject any bids for their senior squad members during January. According to Sport (in Spanish), Al-Hilal is contemplating the cancellation of 32-year-old Brazil forward Neymar’s contract in January, with the intention of replacing him with Al-Nassr’s 39-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Caught Offside reports that Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham are showing interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 20-year-old Sweden midfielder Hugo Larsson. The Sun indicates that Crystal Palace is preparing a £20m offer in January for Sunderland’s 17-year-old England Under-18 midfielder Chris Rigg. Africa Foot (in French) states that Everton has shown interest in acquiring Brighton’s 24-year-old Ghana right-back Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer once his contract concludes at the end of the season. The Telegraph reports that a consortium, spearheaded by US businessman Steve Rosen, is nearing the finalization of a £105m takeover of Sheffield United. Football Insider suggests that Tottenham is evaluating a potential transfer for Nottingham Forest’s 23-year-old England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. Tutto Mercarto (in Italian) reports that AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Napoli are interested in Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior, 24, however, the Gunners would only entertain a permanent transfer for a fee, ruling out a loan move. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish) lists Brentford as one of the clubs interested in Greece and Celta Vigo striker Anastasios Douvikas, 25. The Guardian indicates that West Ham will reassess manager Julen Lopetegui’s role should the team, currently facing difficulties, suffer a home defeat against Everton on Saturday.