Transfer notebook: Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres launches, Manchester United make decision on Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea star in German tug-of-war
Arsenal and West Ham will be at the center of a forward transfer merry-go-round this summer.
He gunners have made signing a new number 9 their top priority and are showing keen interest in Sporting Lisbon's former Coventry goal machine Viktor Gyokeres.
Gyokeres is now believed to be ahead of Ivan Toney on the Gunners' shopping list after standing out in Portugal this season.
In 39 games in all competitions, the 25 years He has contributed 36 goals and 14 assists.
That could open the door for West Ham to complete an ambitious raid for Brentford Toney star.
Ironically the Hammers They had previously turned down the opportunity to sign both Gyokeres and Toney for reduced fees.
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manchester united I have no plans to profit from Alejandro Garnacho.
It comes after Sir Jim Ratcliffe identified the Argentina international as a player around whom he can shape the future of the club.
Garnacho has become an integral part of Erik ten Hag's £86m flop after dropping Antony from the line-up, sparking interest from Spanish heavyweights real Madrid.
But talkSPORT understands Ratcliffe has made it clear that Garnacho, who won't turn 20 until July, is a star he is not prepared to sacrifice as he plans his Old Trafford rebuild.
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Garnacho has not only impressed on the pitch, but also with his attitude at United's Carrington training complex, a far cry from when captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned his attitude.
The way Ten Hag has nurtured the likes of Garnacho and the England rookie Kobbie Mainoo This is also very positive for the Dutchman, as Ratcliffe ponders whether to make a change on the bench for next season.
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Chelsea They hope to spark a bidding war between German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund for defender Ian Maatsen.
The 22-year-old joined Dortmund loaned in January after becoming frustrated by his lack of first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge.
His performances in the Bundesliga have put Bavarian On alert as they look for a replacement for Alphonso Davies, who is heading to Real Madrid.
Maatsen He has a £35m release clause in his Chelsea contract which comes into effect this summer.
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leeds They have another teenage talent on their hands: 16-year-old midfielder Ollie Pickles.
Pickles, who is already attracting admiring glances from Newcastle and Tottenham after helping Leeds reach the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup, has been compared to the former Elland Road favourite. kalvin phillips for his calmness with the ball and breadth of passing.
The Championship promotion hopefuls have an impressive track record of producing talented youngsters, with 17-year-old academy ace Archie Gray making the step up to the first team, and Finley Gorman recently bought by city of manchester.
And club insiders see Pickles as the next to quickly move into the first team.
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