Transfer news live: Man Utd ‘hijack’ Arsenal’s Gyokeres bid, Sesko boost, Isak to Liverpool latest – UK Times

Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys.

The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell’s Old Boys, the boyhood club of Lionel Messi, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago.

The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement.

Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench.

“Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club’s values are non-negotiable,” Newell’s Old Boys said. “To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.”

Fabrizio Romano has pointed to a key reason why Manchester United could be in pole position to sign Benjamin Sekso, and it is down to their head of scouting, Christopher Vivell.

Vivell is a former part of the Red Bull Group and knows Sesko, who plays for RB Leipzig.

United have made no official contact with Leipzig yet, but there is interest.

Are Manchester United looking to hijack Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres? So says Portuguese outlet Record.

Arsenal are known to be close to completing a transfer for the Swedish striker, but they are still ironing out the details of add-ons with Sporting CP.

And while Arsenal delay, United have supposedly been eyeing the door left ajar, proposing a bid with around £70m. But that may all be for nothing because Gyokeres prefers Arsenal, and has already verbally agreed personal terms at the Emirates.

Newcastle United may be insistent that Alexander Isak is not for sale, and Eddie Howe may be cautiously asserting his confidence that the Swede will “be here at the start of the season”, but there is a lot more uncertainty within the club. Many are worried. A feeling is growing that Isak’s head has been turned, with that accentuated by the club’s frustrations in the transfer market. The 25-year-old is coming into his prime, and just qualifying for the Champions League is no longer enough.

What is really going on inside the confusing Alexander Isak transfer saga?

That is why the group came together, driven by some infuriated players, to tackle this head on. A core of the squad did not want to just write this off as more social media abuse you have to accept. They were adamant.

Even before you get to the bigger issue, Carter is a popular player, who they felt defensive of.

The Cameroon international, whose fee could rise to £71m if add-ons are triggered, has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford, while United have the option to extend it for a further season.

The 25-year-old was also wanted by Newcastle and Tottenham but never budged from a preference to go to Old Trafford and he revealed he was a boyhood fan of United.

The forward, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, was also a target for Newcastle and Tottenham but made it clear his preference was to go to Old Trafford. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue and he may be able to join United in time for their pre-season tour of the United States.

The England international has now made himself notable for his absence from the travelling Forest pack, but it understood that this is not transfer related.

He has instead not travelled with the rest of the squad due to a personal reason and is expected he will join up with the team later in the week.

Sudarshan Gopaladesikan has been appointed as Newcastle’s new technical director.

Gopaladesikan joins after leaving Atalanta, where he was director of football intelligence, and will lead football data operations for the club’s men’s, women’s and Academy teams.

The Premier League sides played their first fixture ahead of the new campaign in front of a 45,345 crowd at the Strawberry Arena, where the Red Devils won the Europa League in 2017.

Summer arrivals Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon made their first appearances for Amorim’s men, who edged a forgetful first half in which Chido Obi struck wide when Cunha was well placed.