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Gyokeres breaks silence on future ahead of battle between United and Gunners
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fviktor-gyokeres.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on May 4, 2025")
Viktor Gyokeres has insisted that he does not know what the future will hold for him following Sporting Lisbon's title triumph in Portugal.
Sporting won the Primeira Liga title on Saturday afternoon when they beat Vitoria de Guimaraes 2-0, with Gyokeres finding his way onto the scoresheet.
The goal was the Swedish striker's 39th in just 33 league appearances, and he has managed to net a further six times in this season's Champions League.
His form for Sporting has seen him linked with a host of clubs in the summer, and speaking to Sport TV after his side's win on the weekend, he admitted that he does not know if he will be in Portugal next term, saying: "It's football, I'm still here. I don't know what's going to happen. Nobody can predict the future."
Reds 'fear' Konate could repeat Alexander-Arnold exit amid slow contract talks
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fibrahima-konate_1.jpg "Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate pictured on October 23, 2024")
Liverpool are reportedly fearful that Ibrahima Konate has decided to run his contract down in order to secure a move to Real Madrid.
The Reds will take on Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday in their penultimate Premier League match of the 2024-25 campaign, though the game will have no consequences for the Merseysiders given they have already won the title.
Boss Arne Slot could look to give right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold minutes on Monday as a farewell, with the defender confirming his intention to leave the club in the summer.
Alexander-Arnold's contract is set to expire at the end of the season amid interest from Real Madrid, and the lack of a transfer fee could impact the team's plans for what could be a busy transfer window.
"I'm speaking to clubs": De Bruyne gives answer on which teams he could join
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fkevin-de-bruyne_2.jpg "Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on April 6, 2025")
Manchester City attacker Kevin De Bruyne has insisted that there is a possibility that he could remain in the Premier League after the expiration of his contract.
The Belgian playmaker was part of the City squad that were beaten 1-0 in the FA Cup final by Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, with the 33-year-old missing out on the chance to win silverware in his last season at the Etihad.
De Bruyne's contract is set to expire in the summer and the club announced that they will not renew his deal, bringing to an end his time in Manchester after 10 seasons.
Despite his status as a City legend, the attacker confirmed after the FA Cup final that he would not be opposed to joining another Premier League side, telling Sky Sports: "I'm speaking to clubs about my future, yes. I want to play good football, whatever the decision.
The ship has sailed: Arsenal, Man Utd 'pass up' on £25m opportunity
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fdsuran.jpg "Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani and Dusan Vlahovic on February 2, 2025")
Juventus have allegedly pulled out of contract talks with Dusan Vlahovic and will open the floor to bids for the Serbia international during the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old memorably snubbed Arsenal to join the Bianconeri midway through the 2021-22 season, and his time in Turin has been solid without hitting spectacular levels.
Vlahovic has contributed 14 goals and five assists from 39 matches this season, but he is on a seven-game scoring drought in Serie A, where Juventus lie fourth in the standings.
Igor Tudor's side are currently on course to qualify for the Champions League, but there is a risk that they drop out of the coveted positions in the final two gameweeks, which could force them to consider sales.
Liverpool's Chiesa exit talks 'very advanced', but there's a catch
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Ffederico-chiesa.jpg "Liverpool's Federico Chiesa pictured on September 21, 2024")
Liverpool and Napoli are reportedly in advanced talks over a loan deal for Federico Chiesa, but the two clubs must solve one key issue in negotiations.
The former Juventus man was viewed as one of the bargains of the summer transfer window when he joined the Reds for just £10.3m, but his first year in English football has been one to forget.
Chiesa will end the season with a Premier League winners' medal, but he has not started a single top-flight match and has made just 13 appearances in total, producing two goals and two assists.
Head coach Arne Slot has been happy to rotate in the final few weeks with the Premier League title wrapped up, but the Italy international was not even named in the squad for last weekend's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Liverpool mean business as Reds 'scheduling medical' for first summer signing
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Ffriwir.jpg "Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz pictured on January 29, 2025")
Liverpool have reportedly reached a full agreement to sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, and the Reds are now busy scheduling the Dutchman's medical.
Frimpong was quickly identified as Liverpool's number one replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who rejected the chance to sign a new deal in favour of joining Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Arne Slot is blessed with a capable deputy in the shape of Conor Bradley, who signed a new long-term deal at Anfield on Saturday, but the Northern Ireland international has not been deemed ready for the first-choice role.
Instead, Liverpool felt that the opportunity to sign Frimpong for just €35m (£29.4m) due to a release clause in his contract was too good to pass up, and they quickly prioritised the signing of the former Celtic man.
Man United 'suffer blow' in pursuit of potential 'Fernandes replacement'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fruben-amorim_2.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on April 27, 2025")
Manchester United are reportedly facing competition from Arsenal and Aston Villa for Athletic Bilbao's Oihan Sancet, with all three Premier League clubs said to be keen to sign the attacker during this summer's transfer window.
Sancet has been in outstanding form the Lions during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 17 times and registering three assists in 34 appearances, including 15 goals and one assist in 27 outings in Spain's top flight.
Man United have recently been linked with the four-time Spain international, with the Red Devils allegedly viewing him as a potential replacement for captain Bruno Fernandes.
However, according to Fichajes, there is also serous interest from Arsenal and Villa, with the Premier League duo also battling to secure his signature in the upcoming market.
Kompany's top request: Bayern 'keen on summer deal' for Tottenham defender
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Bayern Munich are reportedly keen to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro during this summer's transfer window.
Porro has been a standout performer in a disappointing campaign for Spurs, with the 25-year-old scoring four goals and registering nine assists in 49 appearances in all competitions.
The Spain international has two goals and six assists in 32 Premier League matches this season, while he has been vital in his team's run to the final of the Europa League, scoring twice and providing three assists in 12 outings in the competition.
There has recently been speculation surrounding Porro's future, with Manchester City believed to be considering re-signing the player who was previously contracted to them between 2019 and 2022.
Bradley pens new Liverpool deal: What next for the 21-year-old?
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Liverpool have confirmed that Conor Bradley has signed a new long-term contract at Anfield.
The 21-year-old has made 27 appearances for the Reds during the 2024-25 campaign, including 17 outings in the Premier League, while he has represented the Merseyside giants on 55 occasions in all competitions.
Liverpool have not confirmed the length of Bradley's new contract, but according to ESPN, he is now committed to the reigning Premier League champions until the end of the 2028-29 season.
"To sign another contract, I'm very proud and happy to see what the next steps on our journey together will be," Bradley told Liverpool's official website. "You've just got to keep your head down and keep working hard.
Arsenal 'closing in on agreement' for 52-goal striker
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Arsenal have reportedly made progress in their quest to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners have ultimately fallen considerably short of Premier League champions Liverpool this season, and their lack of centre-forward options have proven to be a factor in their failed title bid.
Gabriel Jesus suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January, while Kai Havertz sustained a hamstring problem in April, leaving Mikel Arteta to use Mikel Merino as a makeshift centre-forward.
Having been left light in the final third, Arsenal are determined to address the issue in the transfer market ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
"The signing is very good" - Ancelotti reacts to Huijsen's eye-catching arrival
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Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has branded Dean Huijsen "a great player" with "a lot of potential".
Los Blancos have completed the signing of the 20-year-old from Bournemouth, with the capital giants holding off competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich in order to secure his signature in a deal worth £50m.
Huijsen will be available for the Club World Cup next month, meaning that the Spain international's debut for Real Madrid come could against Al-Hilal in the competition on June 18.
Ancelotti will not manage Huijsen, as the Italian is leaving his role as Real Madrid boss at the end of this month, but the current Los Blancos head coach was asked about the incoming player during his press conference on Saturday.
Real Madrid sign Huijsen with Club World Cup availability revealed
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Bournemouth have confirmed that defender Dean Huijsen will join Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Huijsen has developed a reputation as one of the Premier League's best young players since he joined Bournemouth from Juventus last summer in a deal worth up to £15.3m.
The centre-back has made 30 Premier League appearances for Andoni Iraola's side, with his performances earning him the chance to make his international debut for Spain in March's UEFA Nations League quarter-final tie against the Netherlands.
Huijsen's impressive displays soon led to transfer interest from a number of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United.
Wolves among three PL clubs 'interested' in handing Serie A man Premier League return
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly identified a Serie A player formerly of several Premier League clubs as a potential summer transfer target.
The West Midlands outfit are currently bidding to end the Premier League campaign on a high having recently secured their top-flight status for another 12 months.
However, with Matheus Cunha likely to leave in a £62.5m deal, Vitor Pereira is expected to have funds at his disposal to make several notable additions to his squad.
Finding a replacement for Cunha and competition for Jorgen Strand Larsen will be high on his agenda and it appears there are admiring glances at a player who has been plying his trade at San Siro.
Chelsea 'add Everton defender' to three-man transfer shortlist
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fjarrad-branthwaite.jpg "Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite with Vitaliy Mykolenko and Beto on February 1, 2025")
Chelsea have reportedly added Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite to their centre-back shortlist ahead of the summer window.
The Blues are keen to recruit a new central defender this summer, especially as there is uncertainty surrounding Trevoh Chalobah's future at Stamford Bridge.
A recent report from The Telegraph claimed that Chelsea are interested in signing Ben Nelson from Enzo Maresca's former club, Leicester City.
However, according to Sky Sports News the Blues have no plans to sign the 21-year-old this summer, having already drawn up a shortlist of potential defensive targets.
Palace star 'holding out' for Barcelona, Real Madrid switch
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F06%2Febegue.jpg "Crystal Palace and England's Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi pictured on June 3, 2024")
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is reportedly prepared to hold out for a move to either Barcelona or Real Madrid in the summer of 2026.
Guehi has established himself as a top Premier League centre-back in his 154 appearances as a Palace player following his arrival from Chelsea in 2021.
The Palace skipper has started all 43 of his competitive matches this season, including all five of the club's FA Cup games, to help the club set up a final clash against Manchester City.
Guehi is set to captain the side at Wembley on Saturday afternoon, but there is a possibility that it will be one of his final matches as a Palace player.
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