Tottenham Hotspur insider John Wenham has delivered an extremely promising update regarding Celtic and the permanent pursuit of Cameron Carter-Vickers.
The lowdown: Waiting game
Having played 90 minutes in the resounding 6-0 victory over Motherwell last weekend, Carter-Vickers brought an end to a successful loan spell from the north London based Premier League outfit.
The 24-year-old could still extend his stay at Celtic Park however as the Hoops look to trigger a reported £6-10million option to buy the American international centre-back.
Despite an ongoing impasse on the move, now a fresh update from a well-connected source has shed light on the situation…
The latest: Deal announced soon
Speaking to Football Insider, the Tottenham insider who hosts the popular Lilywhite Rose social media channels has suggested the deal isn’t too far away.
He explained: “I have said all along that Celtic will find the money to get this one done.
“I think it is just a matter of time at this point. The fact they are back in the Champions League gives them the money to get it done. He came in there and has barely missed a minute. He’s an Old Firm goalscorer, a cup winner and a title winner.
“He is worth the money Tottenham will be asking for say, the money is there. I expect an announcement or significant progress to be made very soon.”
The verdict: Get it done
Tying down the futures of Carter-Vickers and Jota is of paramount importance at the start of the summer transfer window for Ange Postecogulou. Both men have been pivotal to the Bhoys’ Scottish Premiership triumph and as such have attracted interest away from Parkhead for their performances.
Hailed as an ‘absolute beast’ in 2018 by Jan Vertonghen following a 5-0 win over Gillingham, Carter-Vickers enjoyed a coming of age campaign in Glasgow and has earned a superb 7.33 Sofascore rating, winning 5.8 duels on average per league game in the process.
With a title win in the bag and subsequent Champions League financial windfall incoming, Celtic must pay the required fee to secure the eight-cap USA star as soon as possible.
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Aston Villa are close to reaching an agreement with Hearts for teenager Ewan Simpson, according to Football Insider.
The Lowdown: Academy additions
Villa have bolstered their academy ranks over the last 12 months, with Tim Iroegbunam already stepping up into Steven Gerrard’s first-team plans following a move from West Brom last summer.
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Defender Kerr Smith also arrived from Dundee United back in January, while Villa are thought to be close to signing striker Rory Wilson from Rangers.
Simpson, a 15-year-old midfielder, also now looks set to make the move to the Midlands after links first emerged towards the end of April.
The Latest: Villa source shares update
FI shared an update regarding Villa and Simpson after being informed by a club source.
They claimed that talks are now at an advanced stage over a move for the Hearts ‘sensation’, with an agreement close to being reached and Villa in pole position for his signature.
The Verdict: Wasting no time
Villa have wasted no time ahead of Gerrard’s first full season in charge and the summer window opening when it comes to both their academy and first-team, with Philippe Coutinho making his move to Villa Park from Barcelona permanent.
The news regarding Simpson will go under the radar as a result of the Brazilian’s full-time move, however, it looks like a shrewd move by Villa officials for their exciting academy.
A number of clubs in England and Scotland were keen on Simpson’s services, so Villa appear to be edging close to an academy coup which Gerrard could benefit from in years to come.
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Celtic were officially announced as SPFL champions last night as they picked up a point away at Dundee United with a 1-1 draw.
With no goals for either side at halftime, Hoops striker Giorgos Giakoumakis opened the scoring with a header after 53 minutes.
Just under 20 minutes later, United midfielder Dylan Levitt scored an equaliser for his side, ultimately ending the match with the points shared.
Despite not winning on this occasion, the Bhoys were still crowned league champions, bringing their Old Firm rivals Rangers’ reign as top dogs to an end.
Even though the night was a successful one for Ange Postecoglou’s side, not every player that featured in the game put in a worthy performance.
One player, in particular, that put in a disappointing display was Hoops winger James Forrest.
Having started his first game in the league since March, the 30-year-old failed to repay the faith that his manager put in him on this occasion.
During his time on the pitch, the attacker racked up just 34 touches of the ball, which is fewer than the 41 touches that Hoops goalkeeper Joe Hart had throughout the game.
With those 34 touches, Forrest failed to have much of an impact on the game in an attacking sense.
The veteran failed to register even one clear shot at goal and also misplaced all of the three crosses he attempted.
In addition to this, out of the two dribbles he attempted, only one of them ended up being successful.
Even from a defensive point of view, the Scotsman was under par, with no tackles, blocks, clearances or interceptions made for his side.
He also got dribbled past on one occasion as well and could only win one of the three duels he was involved in, making him somewhat of a liability before being replaced by Jota just after the hour mark.
This display ultimately earned the winger a rather underwhelming overall match rating of 6.7/10, making him the joint second-lowest rated Hoops player on the night that started the game according to SofaScore.
Despite being praised for his “scary” form in the past by former Celtic star Kieran Tierney, this is the opposite of what he was last night.
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An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their interest in Bayer Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick.
What’s the talk?
The Magpies are plotting a bid for the Czech Republic international as The Mirror claim that he is one of their transfer targets for the upcoming summer window.
PIF are looking to splash the cash again after bringing in Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Matt Targett, Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn in January and Schick is one of the players they are eyeing up to improve the squad.
Eddie Howe’s own Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The Toon head coach can find his own Ibrahimovic in the Leverkusen centre-forward as he has been likened to the former PSG and Barcelona hitman.
Juventus chief, and former Ballon d’Or winner, Pavel Nedved previously compared him to the Swedish icon, saying:
“Schick has a great future in front of him. He is a footballer with a body perfectly ready to be strengthen.
“For now, Schick’s body is without muscles but you need to imagine him in two or three years. He reminds me of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, because he was like this when he came to Juve. He didn’t have muscles either.
“Then Zlatan gained muscles and turned into a world-class striker. Schick is also this type of striker – great feet, tall and fast. If Patrik keeps improving himself he can turn into a world-class striker as well.”
The attacker, who is now valued at £50m, is fulfilling the potential that Nedved saw in him as he has plundered goals at a phenomenal rate this season.
In the Bundesliga, he has scored 22 times in 25 appearances for Leverkusen. He has also scored 17 goals in 33 caps for the Czech Republic as he is proving that he can be an elite player at the top level, scoring on a consistent basis for club and country.
A tall, fast, striker with a sensational goalscoring record sounds like an exciting target for Newcastle to have. The goal machine, as Nedved explained, can be Howe’s own Ibrahimovic with his physical and technical attributes in the number nine position.
PIF must now bring him to the Premier League so that he can send St. James’ Park into raptures on a regular basis with his ability to put the ball in the back of the net. He has proven that he can do it in the Bundesliga and at international level and now it could be time for him to flex his muscles in England.
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Celtic could look to sign a striker in the summer transfer window even though it isn’t a ‘priority’, according to journalist Anthony Joseph.
The Lowdown: Busy summer ahead for Celtic?
The Hoops are on the verge of regaining the Premiership title this season but Ange Postecoglou probably won’t be resting on his laurels moving forward.
He will surely want to keep improving his squad in the coming years, especially with Champions League football likely to come to Parkhead in 2022/23.
An update has now emerged regarding the possibility of Celtic strengthening in one particular position in the summer transfer window.
Taking to Twitter, Joseph hinted that signings a striker will be on the agenda for Celtic, as Postecoglou looks to add more firepower to his squad. The journalist claimed:
“I’d imagine they’ll be looking for a striker in the summer… unless Albian Ajeti bursts back onto the scene AND Ange Postecoglou sees Daizen Maeda as a striker long-term. Not a priority, though.”
The Verdict: Makes sense
As Joseph alludes to, it isn’t necessarily essential that a new striker comes in at Parkhead this summer. It certainly wouldn’t go amiss, though, with any team surely grateful to have a dependable goalscorer to call upon.
Liel Abada (10) is the only Celtic player to reach double figures in the league this season, and while the goals have been shared out healthily, bringing in a player who routinely breaks the 20-goal barrier in a campaign could take them up another level.
Whether Postecoglou actually pushes the boat out to sign a striker remains to be seen, though, with Joseph saying that it isn’t a priority and the manager perhaps believing that the transfer budget could be focused on strengthening other parts of the squad.
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While it’s not been smooth sailing this season, Chelsea are looking good at the moment.
Enzo Maresca’s side are third in the Premier League and, despite dealing with numerous injuries, are just six points behind first-place Arsenal.
Moreover, while some of the summer signings are still taking their time to bed in, the more established players have stepped up, with Moises Caicedo once again showing why he’s one of the best in the world.
So, fans should be delighted with reports linking them to another midfield monster who could be another Caicedo-type signing.
Chelsea target another Moises Caicedo
It’s no secret that Chelsea like to spend when it comes to transfers, and they’ve already been linked with a plethora of exciting talents ahead of the winter window.
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For example, stories touting Real Madrid’s Rodrygo for a move to Stamford Bridge have resurfaced recently.
Another player from Spain who is reportedly a target for the Blues is former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, who has been exceptional for Atlético Madrid, but as a result, could cost an arm and a leg.
However, while both La Liga stars would improve Marsca’s side, neither one can be described as a Caicedo-type signing, unlike Adam Wharton.
Yes, according to recent reports from Spain, Chelsea have maintained their strong interest in the Crystal Palace star ahead of the winter window.
In fact, the report goes further, claiming that the West Londoners are now leading the race for his signature, a signature that could cost them as much as £100m per other reports from the summer.
It would be a lot to spend on someone so young, but Wharton’s ability alone means it would be worth it, especially as he would be a Cacideo-type signing.
Why Wharton would be another Caicedo
Now, while there are obviously differences between them, there are a few reasons why Wharton could be another Caicedo-esque signing for Chelsea, either in January or the summer.
The first is that, like with the Ecuadorian, it would be another example of the Blues going in and putting a big offer on the table for one of the best midfielders in the Premier League who isn’t at a ‘big six’ side.
That might sound hyperbolic, but since moving to Selhurst Park, the Englishman has been sensational, and his underlying numbers prove as much.
xAG: Exp. Assisted Goals
0.30
Top 1%
GCA (Dead-ball Pass)
0.13
Top 2%
Key Passes
2.07
Top 4%
Through Balls
0.58
Top 5%
xA: Expected Assists
0.22
Top 6%
Inswinging Corner Kicks
1.29
Top 7%
SCA (Dead-ball Pass)
0.97
Top 7%
npxG + xAG
0.32
Top 10%
Shot-Creating Actions
3.75
Top 10%
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0.26
Top 13%
SCA (Live-ball Pass)
2.52
Top 14%
SCA (Take-On)
0.13
Top 17%
Goal-Creating Actions
0.39
Top 17%
Crosses
2.78
Top 18%
For example, FBref rank the “generational” ace, as dubbed by Matthew Stanger, in the top 1% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues for expected assisted goals, the top 4% for key passes, the top 5% for through balls, the top10% for shot-creating actions and more, all per 90.
Moreover, he’s putting up numbers like that at just 21 years old in a team that’ll likely finish mid-table come May.
Therefore, were he to join Maresca’s side, then he could develop in a similar way to Caicedo and go from an exceptional talent to one of the very best players in the entire league.
Finally, just like Pensioner’s number 25, the former Blackburn Rovers gem is someone who can do the dirty work in defence, but is just as capable of running things in the middle of the park, whether through silky passes or ball-carrying.
Ultimately, it would not be cheap, but Chelsea should do what they can to sign Wharton as soon as possible, as he could be another Caicedo for them.
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Crystal Palace have a wealth of assets of interest to some of the world’s best clubs and they could now be lining up a replacement for one star who is attracting attention.
Crystal Palace look to keep hold of Adam Wharton
When thinking of promising Premier League midfielders, Adam Wharton wouldn’t be too far down the public’s list due to his ability to dictate matches in the Eagles’ engine room.
Recently, the England international has attracted interest from Liverpool, and they are unlikely to be the only club keen on his services as he continues to thrive under Oliver Glasner in South London.
Eventually, the time may come for Wharton to move on. However, Pete O’Rourke has told Football Insider that he doesn’t believe that will be in the imminent future as he is settled at the club.
He stated: “It doesn’t seem he’s in any real massive rush to leave Palace right now, he’s enjoying his football and playing week in, week out in the Premier League. He has become a key man in Glasner’s side with Palace doing so well at the moment, having won the FA Cup last year and playing in Europe.
“It seems Wharton is happy with life at Selhurst Park, but his form and performances will attract interest from other clubs.”
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Either way, Glasner isn’t hanging around as he looks to strengthen the engine room and Atlético Madrid’s Conor Gallagher could return to Crystal Palace in January, even if he isn’t short on options from elsewhere.
Wheels are already in motion as the Eagles look to take their recruitment to new heights, and they could now be sizing up a move for another midfielder as part of a potential contingency plan.
Crystal Palace want to sign Nicolas Raskin
According to reports in Spain, Crystal Palace are eyeing a move for Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin, and they feel his attributes could be suited to their deep-lying midfield role if Wharton were to depart Selhurst Park.
The Belgium international has registered a goal and four assists in 14 appearances this term across all competitions, though he was also frozen out while Russell Martin was in charge and hasn’t been able to help the Scottish Premiership outfit arrest their wretched run of form.
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With his contract due to expire in 2027, there is potential for Crystal Palace to land the 24-year-old on a cut-price deal if he opts not to renew his terms at Ibrox.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen how that will play out, but Besiktas are also said to be keen on luring him to Turkey, providing competition for the Premier League high-flyers if they wish to strengthen their midfield.
Labelled “aggressive” by Belgium coach Rudi Garcia, Rangers will push for him to stay, though the Eagles will hope the lure of top-flight exposure will be enough for their target to leave Glasgow.
Glasgow Rangers have agreed a deal to sell a prominent Ibrox player during the summer transfer window, according to a new transfer Gers update from Sky Sports.
Martin's ruthless transfer approach at Rangers
Russell Martin has taken on a huge job at Ibrox, with the Englishman tasked with not only closing the gap on Celtic, but becoming Scottish Premiership champions again.
The 39-year-old is certainly speaking well in his early weeks and months in charge at Rangers, providing a ruthless outlook when it comes to the type of players he wants to sign this summer, and outlining what will put him off bringing in some individuals.
Russell Martin watches on whilst in charge of Southampton.
“People need to be desperate to play for this club and not just be an option. When we have spoken to people and they say, ‘Well, I need to hear my options,’ we are onto the next one. People need to be desperate. Spoke to Joe [Rothwell] and there was no other choice on his mind, and he had a lot of options.
“Same with Manny [Emmanuel Fernandez], spoke to my old manager at Peterborough, Darren, and he spoke so highly of him, and he has the potential to be anything he wants to be, I really believe that. Max [Aarons], loads of options in Europe but wanted to be here. Hopefully, because of the strength of the relationship with myself and Gilly [Matt Gill], but also because he wants to come and win and be part of something.”
There are likely to be plenty of ins and outs at Rangers before the transfer window reaches its conclusion, and it looks as though one current player’s time at Ibrox is now coming to an end.
Rangers agree deal to sell £9,000-a-week defender
According to a fresh update from Sky Sports, Rangers have now “agreed a deal” to sell centre-back Robin Propper back to former club FC Twente this summer.
“Rangers have agreed a deal for defender Robin Propper to return to Dutch club FC Twente. He moved to Ibrox last summer and will now be allowed to return to the Eredivisie if he can agree personal terms. Rangers will also allow the likes of Leon King, Ben Davies, Clinton Nsiala and Jose Cifuentes to depart this summer.”
Robin Propper
This feels like the right decision by Rangers, despite Martin recently confirming the agreement in place and admitting that he has been “really impressed” with Propper since coming in as manager.
Appearances
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Starts
21
Minutes played
1851
Clearances per game
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Aerial duel wins per game
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Tackles per game
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Interceptions per game
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Goals
2
Assists
0
The 31-year-old has struggled to wholly convince on a consistent basis since arriving from Twente in the summer of 2024, making only 21 starts in the Scottish Premiership last season.
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The £9,000-a-week defender also isn’t getting any younger, meaning the Rangers can cash in on him now and use the funds to look to bring in a younger centre-back option – one who could be a regular starter for Martin.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is a man on a mission this summer. While the Blues have reached the knockout stages of the Club World Cup, thoughts are still on improving the team ahead of next season.
Maresca has already signed Liam Delap and Mamadou Sarr this summer, but they won’t be the only arrivals at Stamford Bridge. That much is certain.
With the club set to compete in the Champions League for the first time since the 2022/23 season, the former Leicester manager will be aiming to have a squad strong enough to mount a potential challenge.
As such, he is keeping an eye on developments regarding a few players. Lyon youngster Malick Fofana has been earmarked as a target. As to Xavi Simons, who is ready to make the step up from RB Leipzig this summer.
Lyon's Malick Fofana
Signing some of the best young talents on the continent appears to be the philosophy that Maresca is going for, although he will need some experience mixed in along with the youngsters.
One player whom Maresca is desperate to land is Borussia Dortmund talent Jamie Gittens, having tracked him for the previous few months.
Chelsea’s interest in Jamie Gittens
Despite having a wealth of options in the final third, Maresca is looking to make some big changes this summer.
Christopher Nkunku looks destined to leave the Blues after just two seasons, while Nicolas Jackson has attracted attention from elsewhere, notably Arsenal.
If both of these players depart, then the club will be keen on adding replacements to their squad.
Bolstering his wide options is another priority for Maresca, especially considering Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk is set to face a lengthy doping ban, meaning he won’t be able to play for the club.
As such, targeting a move for another winger or two is in the club’s best interests, hence the approach for Gittens.
The Blues had a bid of £42m rejected by Dortmund at the start of June for the Englishman, as they value him at around €65m (£55.5m), which Chelsea have yet to meet.
Positive talks have been held between player and club, but until that asking price is met in the coming weeks, Gittens won’t be making the move to England.
Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens in action
Last season, he registered 17 goal involvements – 12 goals and five assists – across 42 games for the German side, despite falling out of favour slightly during the second half of the season under new coach Niko Kovač.
Indeed, the youngster doesn’t quite fit into the Croatian’s style of football, hence why it looks as though they are willing to let him leave this summer. Of course, this depends on whether Chelsea can meet the asking price.
Still aged only 20, Gittens has plenty of room to develop and challenging for trophies while competing in the Champions League next season will certainly aid him.
Should the Blues secure a deal for the player, he could work wonders alongside another potential signing…
Chelsea discussing move for Premier League forward
Delap won’t be the only forward to make the move to Chelsea this summer. Hugo Ekitiké has been one of the club’s main transfer targets to add depth to this position, while West Ham United player Mohammed Kudus has also been linked with a move.
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Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are discussing a potential swoop for Brighton and Hove Albion star Joao Pedro.
“Let’s not forget the interest from Chelsea in Joao Pedro,” said Romano when talking on his official YouTube channel.
“He remains a player of interest, and they are having conversations because they like him and are following closely.”
Joao Pedro celebrates for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Brighton are looking for a fee of around £60m in order to sanction the sale of the Brazilian.
Gittens remains a priority, but if Maresca is able to sign both the Englishman and Pedro this summer, they could make for a fantastic duo next season.
Why Joao Pedro would be unplayable with Jamie Gittens
When he is compared to his fellow peers across Europe’s top five leagues over the previous 365 days, Gittens has shone in several metrics.
His penchant for beating his marker is evidenced by the fact that he ranks in the top 1% for successful take-ons per 90 (3.57), while the winger also ranks in the top 9% for progressive carries (5.53) and in the top 7% for carries into the penalty area (3.06).
Not only does this show he is a handful for defenders, but it allows him space to get into the best positions in the final third.
As such, he would be excellent at providing Pedro with chances aplenty in the Premier League and Champions League next term, no doubt about that.
The Brazilian netted ten goals in the top flight last term, grabbing six assists in the process.
Centre-forward
119
34
18
Left winger
40
14
0
Attacking midfield
27
11
1
Right winger
5
0
0
What was most impressive is that the 23-year-old scored once every 195 minutes for Brighton while finishing the season with a goal conversion percentage of 21%.
He only missed seven big chances, too, suggesting the Brighton star is extremely clinical in the penalty area.
Combining this with Gittens’ desire to get the ball into the box as often as possible, means the pair could shine together next season.
Once hailed as “magical” by commentator Kevin Hatchard for his ability on the ball, Pedro could be the ideal replacement for the likes of Nkunku and Joao Felix, who are both expected to leave.
His Premier League experience means the striker should be ready to slot into the starting XI without the need to settle in.
A fee of £60m sounds extravagant on the surface, but with the club needing players of Pedro’s quality for their Champions League campaign, that is the price Maresca must be willing to pay.
Brighton striker Joao Pedro
For now, the focus is on going as far as possible in the Club World Cup, especially with $125m on offer for the winner.
The Italian is still looking to bolster his team, though, and he could make a bold statement by capturing Pedro and Gittens.
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Arsenal are making serious moves in the summer transfer market and have already held numerous talks over targets, but Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are now resigned to losing out on an “exciting” target with a deal agreed for him to join Man City.
Berta is already poised to seal deals for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, with Berta keen to reinforce Arsenal’s attack as well.
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Arsenal have all the details of Zubimendi’s signing agreed, according to both David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano, with AS also reporting this week that the delay in his arrival is a result of Sociedad wanting to finalise his exit as part of the next financial year, which commences in July.
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20/21 – summer
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£121.5m
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£59m
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Kepa, meanwhile, is currently attempting to complete a £5 million move from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates Stadium, with the Spaniard looking set to come in as David Raya’s new understudy following Neto’s return to Bournemouth.
Following Zubimendi and Kepa, they are believed to be in the market for a new winger as well, with Real Madrid star Rodrygo standing out as a “dream” target for Arsenal, even if it is unlikely to materialise as things stand (Fabrizio Romano).
Obviously, Arsenal’s pursuit of a striker has dominated headlines over the last few weeks, and two names in Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko have stood out in particular.
Arsenal have held concrete talks over a deal for Sesko in recent weeks, with some reports in Portugal now claiming that an opening offer for Gyokeres has landed from north London as well (Record).
As per the BBC recently, Arsenal groundwork has been laid over moves for both Sesko and Gyokeres, so Berta could be testing the waters for either man right now ahead of deciding which one to fully prioritise.
Unfortunately for the club’s new transfer chief, he doesn’t have that same luxury when it comes to attacking midfield target Sverre Nypan, who’s now set to join City.
Arsenal in disbelief after missing out on Sverre Nypan deal
The Norwegian wonderkid has now sealed a switch to Eastlands, and will join City in a near-£13 million move from Rosenborg despite Arsenal’s serious interest.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, speaking to The Boot Room, Arsenal chiefs are in disbelief they’ve missed out on signing Nypan, and were convinced they’d land him before news emerged of the 18-year-old’s pending switch to Manchester.
“It’s weird. Arsenal thought they got him,” said Bailey.
“It was actually Aston Villa who came on (strongest). Arsenal are a little bit shocked that City have ended up getting him. They (Arsenal) thought City were out of it and felt they had beaten him to him.”
Nypan has drawn comparisons to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard whilst being hailed as an “extremely exciting” talent by Norwegian media.
The teenager bagged eight goals and 10 assists in all competitions during the 2024 season, piqueing interest from Arsenal, but the Rosenborg sensation has elected to link up with Pep Guardiola instead.