Arsenal have moved ahead in the race for Viktor Gyökeres by holding firm talks with the striker's agent on Wednesday, while Liverpool are set to make a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola.

Arsenal would also like to add a wide player. As mentioned in The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet on May 16, the La Liga pair of Nico Williams and Rodrygo is of particular interest. Arsenal’s coaching staff are huge fans of both, but a deal for either player would present some financial challenges. There is also interest in Anthony Gordon.

Florian Wirtz, Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko have dominated transfer news with Bryan Mbeumo set for a battle between Man Utd and Tottenham as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City all g