Football Transfer Rumors: Salah a ‘Dream’ Target for Saudi Clubs, Plus Updates on Araujo and Gyokeres

Mohamed Salah is reportedly a target for Saudi clubs, Manchester United is preparing a substantial financial offer for Tomas Araujo, and Arsenal’s prospects of acquiring Viktor Gyokeres have reportedly diminished. Mohamed Salah, the 32-year-old winger for Liverpool and Egypt, is considered the Saudi Pro League’s “dream” signing for the upcoming season, as reported by the Mail. Manchester United is reportedly preparing a £50m bid for Benfica’s 22-year-old Portugal central defender Tomas Araujo, aiming to compete with Chelsea for his signature in January, as reported by the Sun. Marc Guehi, the 24-year-old England defender from Crystal Palace, is reportedly eager to return to Chelsea. Newcastle also maintains an interest in the centre-back, according to Teamtalk. Arsenal’s search for a new striker has reportedly suffered a setback, as Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 26, is said to be interested in joining Manchester United, potentially following former Sporting manager Ruben Amorim there, as per Football.London. Arsenal, also known as the Gunners, reportedly has up to six attackers on its transfer target list, which includes Newcastle United’s 25-year-old Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to Caught Offside. Juventus has reportedly presented Manchester City and Manchester United with the chance to acquire Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 26, and Italy midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, 23, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s manager, has reportedly denied that 27-year-old France forward Christopher Nkunku is available for transfer, notwithstanding his restricted playing time, according to the Times. Miguel Almiron, the 30-year-old Paraguay forward, is expected to be permitted to depart Newcastle in January, as reported by the Telegraph. Manchester City is also reportedly monitoring Rocco Reitz, Borussia Monchengladbach’s 22-year-old German midfielder, for a possible transfer in January, according to GiveMeSport. West Ham has reportedly contacted Napoli regarding a January transfer for 29-year-old Argentina forward Giovanni Simeone. The Hammers are also said to be contemplating a move for Brighton and Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson, 20, as per FootballTransfers. Napoli has reportedly inquired with Arsenal about the availability of 24-year-old Poland defender Jakub Kiwior for a loan move in January, according to Gianluca di Marzio, via Metro.