There is presently a conversation taking place between Manchester United and one of Italy’s most prominent stars from their Euro 2024 campaign, and it appears that this signing is going to take place in a few days from now.
Arsenal close in on deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres
Chelsea’s plans after missing out on Michael Olise to Bayern Munich
Plus updates on Alphonso Davies, Conor Gallagher and more
Manchester United are ready to fork out £50m to sign centre-back Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, who has been one of Italy’s key players at Euro 2024. (Fichajes – Spain)
Arsenal are closing in on a £76m deal to sign in-demand striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. Add-ons and variables could take the final transfer fee to over £100m. (Leonino – Portugal)Chelsea are still keen on signing two attackers this summer after missing out on Michael Olise, who has instead chosen to join Bayern Munich. (Fabrizio Romano)
Meanwhile, Chelsea are set to finalise the sale of Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa for £37.5m in the next couple of days. (Daily Telegraph)Another player who could leave Chelsea is Conor Gallagher, who has received an enquiry from Atletico Madrid. (AS – Spain)
Bayern Munich are now prepared to try and tie Alphonso Davies down to a new contract during the final few months of his deal despite interest from Real Madrid. Davies’ contract expires in 2025 and he has so far resisted signing on fresh terms. (Relevo – Spain)Liverpool lead the race to sign Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams and are in discussions over a deal. Barcelona are also heavily interested but cannot afford a deal for the 21-year-old right now. (AS – Spain)
Williams is not the only forward from La Liga that Liverpool are eyeing, with Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz also a target for the Reds. Arne Slot’s side are willing to pay a little over £40m for the Morocco international. (Fichajes – Spain)Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royalhas instructed his representatives to seal a summer move to AC Milan. (Calciomercato – Italy)
West Ham could join Roma in the chase for Manchester City left-back Sergio Gomez, who may be available for as little as £15m this summer. (Caught Offside)Here are the latest updates in the transfer market:
1. **Arsenal** are on the verge of signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP for £76m, with the total potentially exceeding £100m after add-ons .
2. **Chelsea** are still aiming to sign two attackers after missing out on Michael Olise, who chose Bayern Munich . Additionally, they are close to selling Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa for £37.5m . Conor Gallagher has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid .
3. **Bayern Munich** are working to extend Alphonso Davies’ contract despite Real Madrid’s interest. His current contract expires in 2025 .
4. **Liverpool** are leading the race to sign Athletic Club’s Nico Williams and are also interested in Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz .
5. **Manchester United** are prepared to pay £50m for Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori, one of Italy’s standout players at Euro 2024 .
6. **Tottenham Hotspur** defender Emerson Royal is looking for a summer move to AC Milan .
7. **West Ham** may join Roma in pursuing Manchester City’s Sergio Gomez, who could be available for £15m .
