Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal begin talks with Nico Williams

Arsenal have made contact with the representatives of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, while Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres has reportedly ruled out a move to Manchester United or Chelsea this summer. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.

Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades

TOP STORIES

– Enzo Maresca coy on Jadon Sancho future at Chelsea


– Barcelona wrong to register Dani Olmo, Pau Víctor – LaLiga


– Antony: Real Betis loan the ‘best decision I’ve made’


– Tottenham’s Postecoglou: I hope Mauricio Pochettino returns

TRENDING RUMORS

– Talks regarding a deal are underway between Arsenal and the representatives of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, according to The Guardian. The Gunners are reported to have “heavily scouted” the 22-year-old Spain international in the last two years, with new club sporting director Andrea Berta beginning the initial groundwork over a potential move in the summer transfer window. The release clause in the contract of Williams, who has directly contributed to nine goals in 25 LaLiga matches this season, is believed to be set at €58 million.

– Manchester United and Chelsea could be set to miss out on securing the signature of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, reports A Bola. It is said that the 26-year-old has made a list of seven clubs that he would be interested in joining in the next transfer window, and he is currently prioritising teams that will play in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Gyökeres will enter the final three years of his deal at Jose Alvalade Stadium in June, with an offer worth €100m required to activate his release clause. Arsenal are reported to be keen on landing the Sweden international, who would also be open to joining Liverpool and Manchester City as well as Europe’s elite sides.

– Several clubs in the Saudi Pro League are monitoring West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus, according to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. Enquiries are believed to have been made regarding a move for the 24-year-old, but he is said to not be interested in a switch to Saudi Arabia. Kudus has a release clause in his current contract worth £85m, though that can only be activated by clubs based in Europe.

– A number of teams are interested in Marseille winger Luis Henrique, reports Foot Mercato. Bayern Munich, Internazionale, and Bayer Leverkusen are all reported to be keeping close tabs on the 23-year-old, but there is also interest from the Premier League in Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. It is expected that an offer worth in excess of €30m will be required to sign him, with the Nerazzurri preparing to make the first approach.

– Chelsea have placed RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko at the top of their shortlist, according to TEAMtalk. It is said that contact has already been made with the 21-year-old’s representatives over a deal that will reportedly require an offer worth £50m. The Blues, who could face competition for Sesko from Arsenal, are also considering a £40m move for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, 22, as manager Enzo Maresca looks to reinforce his attack for next season.