Transfer news live: Arsenal plot new Gyokeres bid, Liverpool medical, Man United eye striker’s release clause – UK Times

Foreign media outlet Correio da Manhã say that Arsenal want Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres to be part of their pre-season tour of Asia despite rumours of a move for the forward easing up.

They claim the Gunners are ‘preparing to make another offer’ for the Sweden international.

Their first offer was said to only be verbal, and worth €55m plus €10m in bonuses.

It was deemed lower than Sporting’s valuation for the striker.

Man United may well be in the market for a new goalkeeper with Andre Onana’s inconsistency and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez is desperate to engineer a move to Old Trafford.

According to The Sun, it is his dream transfer and the Argentina No 1 would be a big upgrade on Onana.

There’s still a long way to go to make a deal happen however.

Arsenal are keeping their options open this transfer window and a new name has emerged as a target – Christian Norgaard.

With a midfield reshuffle on the cards, the 31-year-old Brentford man is on their wanted list according to the Daily Mirror with two years left on his contract.

The Gunners are yet to make an official approach however.

Brentford are in discussions to bring Damian Duff in as an assistant to Keith Andrews.

Andrews, who had been part of Thomas Frank’s coaching staff since last year is well-regarded within the club and is one of the favourites to take over as manager.

Brentford promoted from within last time they required a new head coach, with Frank having been Dean Smith’s assistant.

There is still some way to go in talks with Duff coming on as his assistant but both negotiations are progressing.

Manchester United reportedly want to receive around €35m if they are to sell forward Antony this summer. That is according to Diario de Sevilla, who suggest Real Betis want to bring the Brazilian back after an impressive loan spell.

However, Betis cannot afford United’s asking price and suggested a co-ownership deal which would involve them paying an initial €20m and buy more later down the line.

That idea was swiftly rejected by the Red Devils, who want the full amount.

There was a time when Liverpool looked to a German prodigy at Bayer Leverkusen as they sought to add another dimension to their attack but didn’t get him.

That time was 2017, the Bundesliga wunderkind was Julian Brandt and the reason was that Jurgen Klopp, initially an advocate of his compatriot, was persuaded to switch his attentions to Mohamed Salah by Michael Edwards and the recruitment team assembled by Fenway Sports Group.

The Nottingham Forest manager said: “I am delighted to be able to continue our journey at this fantastic football club.

“Since we arrived at Forest, we have worked extremely hard to create a special bond between the players, the fans and everyone at the club, which helped us achieve great things last season.

“I would like to thank our owner, Mr Marinakis, for his constant support and backing. It is important to me to share a strong relationship with our ownership and we have thoroughly enjoyed working together ever since I arrived at Forest.

“Now is the time to work harder than ever as we strive for more special memories together.”

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new three-year contract to remain at the City Ground until at least 2028.

The 51-year-old guided Forest to a seventh-place finish in the Premier League last season, securing European qualification for the first time since the 1995-96 season.

Owner Evangelos Marinakis has rewarded Nuno following the club’s highest league finish for 30 years.

Leicester City reportedly plan to confirm the sacking of Ruud van Nistelrooy at the start of July reports The Sun.

Van Nistelrooy took over at the King Power Stadium in December, but picked up just 15 points from 25 Premier League games.

The Foxes were relegated on their first season back in the top flight and Sean Dyche is being tipped as the favourite to replace the Dutchman.

Jeremie Frimpong has backed himself to fill Trent Alexander-Arnold’s “big shoes” at Liverpool.

The Premier League champions signed the 24-yer-old from Bayer Leverkusen whilst Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid.

He told Sky Sports: “It’s big shoes but it’s Liverpool, it’s a big team who win trophies for a reason.

“If you play for Liverpool you have to fill in the shoes and perform. I’ve always believed in myself.

“I’m a winner. That’s what I’ll bring.”