Football Transfer Roundup: Manchester Clubs Pursue Gyokeres, Wharton; Villa Targets Zirkzee

Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly vying for Viktor Gyokeres, while Manchester City has identified Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as a target. Additionally, Aston Villa is among several clubs showing interest in Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. According to the Sunday Mirror, new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has prioritized acquiring Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, from his former club Sporting for the upcoming summer transfer window. Manchester City is also reportedly interested in the player. Manchester United has reportedly contacted Real Madrid regarding a potential transfer for midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22. However, the France international is reportedly disinclined to make the move, as per Bernabeu Digital. The Old Trafford club is also monitoring Paris St-Germain’s Portuguese full-back Nuno Mendes, 22, who previously played under Amorim at Sporting, according to the Mail on Sunday. Nevertheless, Manchester United owners Ineos have reportedly shortlisted three full-backs: Bayern Munich’s Canada international Alphonso Davies, 24; Bournemouth’s Hungary international Milos Kerkez, 21; and Benfica’s Spanish defender Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, 21, who departed Old Trafford last summer, as reported by the Express. Caught Offside reports that Aston Villa has joined several Italian clubs in expressing interest in a January loan move for Manchester United and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23. According to Fichajes, Arsenal might be prepared to offer a substantial fee to acquire AC Milan’s Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, next summer. Teamtalk indicates that Manchester City is getting ready to approach Crystal Palace in January for England midfielder Adam Wharton, 20. Everton is reportedly seeking to sign Botafogo and Brazil winger Luiz Henrique, 23, as manager Sean Dyche aims to strengthen his attacking lineup, Football Insider states. Tottenham and Liverpool, along with Barcelona, are reportedly competing to sign Dutch full-back Devyne Rensch, 21, from Ajax, as per Diario Sport. Chelsea continues to hold a strong interest in Brighton’s Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, but Teamtalk reports that Brighton will seek a transfer fee of £100m for him. The Express reports that Manchester City possesses a £20m buy-back clause for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, 21, whom they sold last summer, potentially disrupting Chelsea’s efforts to sign him. The Sun suggests that former Everton manager David Moyes could be considered for a return to the club should the Friedkin Group finalize a takeover. England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley is reportedly content to decline club management positions, aiming instead to succeed Thomas Tuchel as England manager in 2026, according to The Sun. Goal reports that Olof Mellberg, a former Sweden and Aston Villa defender, is expected to become the new manager of Major League Soccer team St Louis City.