Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal close to Gyokeres deal; Liverpool eye Wharton bid; Man Utd step up Cunha move

Arsenal are said to be closing in on a deal for Viktor Gyokeres as the transfer rumour mill kicks into overdrive ahead of the first instalment of a split summer window. The Gunners are desperate to finally land a statement striker signing after another trophyless season and also still have the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Ollie Watkins, Joao Pedro and Nico Williams on their radar, while they will also want to clinch the arrival of Martin Zubimendi.

Liverpool are set to make Jeremie Frimpong the replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield as they also try to beat Manchester City and Bayern Munich to his Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Florian Wirtz, while they are now being linked with moves for Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, as well as Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.

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