Overview
- Arsenal and Sporting CP resumed negotiations this weekend over a package worth £60 million–£63 million including add-ons, with Arsenal proposing instalment payments to satisfy Sporting’s valuation.
- Viktor Gyökeres continues to sit out Sporting’s pre-season training and faces potential disciplinary fines as he presses for a transfer to the Emirates.
- The Gunners have agreed personal terms with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke in a deal reported at around £48.5 million and are scheduling his medical for the coming days.
- Manchester United are preparing a £6 million bid to trigger goalkeeper John Victor’s release clause after André Onana sustained a hamstring injury in training.
- Newcastle United have reengaged Hugo Ekitike’s representatives over his €100 million release clause, and Marcus Rashford is due to hold exit talks with Manchester United’s hierarchy this week.