Arsenal have explored the possibility of offering Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres as part of a deal for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, according to Talksport. The 28-year-old Gyokeres could be used as a makeweight to bring the Argentina forward, 26, to north London. Barcelona are also set to resume their pursuit of Alvarez after the World Cup, and Mundo Deportivo reports that the Catalan club could include one of their own players as part of the deal. Meanwhile, Barcelona want to offer Spain forward Ferran Torres a new contract amid interest from Paris St-Germain, but plan to wait until September because of financial regulations.
Liverpool have made fresh contact with PSG over a potential summer move for France forward Bradley Barcola, 23, according to TeamTalk. The Reds are also active in the market for midfielders, having dismissed a new approach for Curtis Jones from Inter Milan – Talksport reports that Inter's improved bid of about £27m fell short of Liverpool's £30m asking price for the 25-year-old England midfielder.
“Arsenal consider using Viktor Gyokeres as makeweight for Julian Alvarez, as Tottenham captain Romero set to leave.”
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club this summer, with Barcelona interested in the Argentina defender, according to Talksport. The 28-year-old's departure would mark a significant change at Spurs, who are also likely to see interest in their other players.
Arsenal are trying to sell Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus, with AC Milan among the leading contenders to sign the 29-year-old, per TeamTalk. Sunderland are set to complete the signing of Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier, 34, after his departure from Lille, as reported by The Athletic. Everton have stepped up their long-standing interest in Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy, 22, with fresh talks over a potential move for the England Under-21 defender, according to TeamTalk.
Crysencio Summerville's agents have met with Roma over the Netherlands forward, 24, joining them from West Ham, Corriere dello Sport reports. USA goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, 22, is currently on trial with Strasbourg with a view to a move from Chelsea, according to L'Equipe.
With the summer transfer window approaching, the flurry of negotiations suggests clubs are laying groundwork for what could be a busy period of movement across the Premier League and beyond.
