Viktor Gyokeres rejects talks with Sporting as he tries to force through move, Chelsea eye Morgan Rogers and Leeds target Premier League striker.
Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres, 27, has refused to have clear-the-air talks with Sporting and threatened to go on strike as he tries to force through a move from the Portuguese club. (Mirror), external
Fulham have rejected a £26m offer, with a further £6m in add-ons, from newly-promoted Leeds for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz, 24. (Standard), external
But Fulham are themselves considering a move for PSV Eindhoven and United States striker Ricardo Pepi, 22, who is being monitored by several Spanish and Italian clubs. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to signing a new contract that will make the 18-year-old England international one of the best-paid young players in the world. (Athletic — subscription required), external
But assistant manager Carlos Cuesta is set to leave Arsenal to take his first head coach role at Serie A side Parma. (Guardian), external
Chelsea retain an interest in England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 22, should Aston Villa be open to a sale. (Mail+ — subscription required), external
Liverpool are prepared to smash the British transfer record to sign Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, this summer. (GiveMeSport), external
Aston Villa are willing to sell 28-year-old midfielder Emi Buendia if they receive a bid in excess of £20m for the Argentine. (Caught Offside), external
Chelsea have made initial contact with Brighton over Brazil striker Joao Pedro, 23, who is also wanted by Newcastle. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Brentford have put a £50m price tag on striker Yoane Wissa, with the 28-year-old DR Congo international a target for Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Arsenal, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. (Teamtalk), external
Nice and Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand, 23, is attracting interest from Leeds and Tottenham, who have both made contact with the player’s representatives. (TBR Football), external
England goalkeeper Nick Pope, 33, does not want to leave Newcastle despite interest from Leeds, meaning their own attempts to sign Burnley’s English stopper James Trafford, 22, could be held up. (TBR Football), external
