Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga takes a turn
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Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhães has confessed he would love to see Brazil teammate Rodrygo join him at the Emirates Stadium this summer. Rodrygo ended this past season in a wave of uncertainty.
Gabriel says he would love Arsenal to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo this summer and hailed the winger as a “phenomenon”. Rodrygo has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium amid reports that he wants to to play on the left flank.
Viktor Gyokeres said he will speak about his future "when the time is right" as rumours continue to swirl about the in-demand striker.
His contract comes with a release clause of €100 million (£84.6 million, $114.3 million) but there were claims of an agreement with Sporting to sell him for an upfront sum of €60 million (£50.8 million,
Manchester United have made contact for Hugo Ekitike and could sign Emi Martinez, though have been hijacked by Tottenham over Bryan Mbeumo after the appointment of Thomas Frank. Chelsea are back in for Tomas Araujo as their new top target as they continue talks over Jamie Gittens and Mike Maignan.
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Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has urged the Gunners to sign "phenomenon" Rodrygo this summer. Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid is currently the subject of much speculation, with the Brazilian believed to be giving serious consideration to leave Bernabeu during this summer's transfer window.
ARSENAL have been urged to sign “phenomenal” Real Madrid ace Rodrygo by defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The Gunners are expected to spend big this summer in a bid to end their wait for a
Arsenal want to sell two first-team stars before they can make a new signing to bolster Mikel Arteta's squad this summer.
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.
Arteta sanctioned the £35m purchase of Vieira three years ago and Arsenal are reluctant to make a significant loss. Vieira will represent Porto at the upcoming Club World Cup and, after a summer holiday, is expected to report back to London Colney for pre-season training.