Transfer Gossip: Manchester United Close In on Cunha, Arsenal Target Gyokeres
Tuesday's Football Gossip: Man Utd's Cunha Interest, Arsenal's Striker Search, Villa's Potential Sale
Manchester United are edging closer to a deal for Wolves striker Matheus Cunha, with the club prepared to activate the 25-year-old Brazilian’s £62.5m release clause. (Daily Mail)
The Red Devils are also eyeing Diogo Costa as a potential replacement for goalkeeper Andre Onana. United scouts were sent to watch the 25-year-old Porto and Portugal shot-stopper, who has a €75m (£64.3m) release clause. Rivals Manchester City are also interested. (Correio da Manhã)
Meanwhile, Arsenal have opened talks with Viktor Gyokeres, the 26-year-old Swedish striker currently with Sporting CP, as they look to strengthen their attack early in the transfer window. (Football Insider)
The Gunners are also tracking Nico Williams, 22, from Athletic Bilbao, but the Spain winger is reportedly undecided about leaving the club this summer. (GiveMeSport)
Manchester United have rekindled interest in Benjamin Sesko, 21, of RB Leipzig. The Slovenian striker previously turned down a move to Old Trafford in 2022. (Manchester Evening News)
Elsewhere, Manchester City’s young midfielder Nico O’Reilly, 20, is set to sign a new deal despite interest from Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bernardo Silva, 30, could be the subject of fresh interest from Barcelona, with the Spanish giants reportedly planning another summer approach for the City and Portugal star. (GiveMeSport)
Tottenham are considering a £30m move for Renato Veiga, 21, of Chelsea and Portugal. (Football Insider)
Spurs and City are also reportedly set to compete with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich for Mario Gila, 24, of Lazio. (Caught Offside)
Manchester United’s teenage full-back Harry Amass, 18, is expected to receive several loan offers from Championship clubs this summer. (GiveMeSport)
In a potential shake-up at Villa Park, Aston Villa are considering cashing in on Ollie Watkins, 29, for £50-60m and making a move for Marcus Rashford, 27, on a permanent deal from Manchester United. (Football Insider)
Finally, Bayer Leverkusen will not block manager Xabi Alonso if he chooses to take over at Real Madrid this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
