Conflicting reports on Arsenal's striving for Viktor Gyokeres suggest that the Gunners can look somewhere else with Portuguese media who report that Sporting Lisbon wants more money
The transfer window will be reopened this morning and continues for 12 weeks until the deadline of 1 September. And whether Mikel Arteta finally adds the center that his team desire his team so badly, still to be seen.
Viktor Gyokees seems to remain the top goal of the Gunners, but the messages are mixed, while Benjamin Sesko remains a name that is prominent on the rumor mills.
Apart from that Arsenal is looking for the closing of their deal for Martin Zubimendi, despite recent attempts by Real Madrid to hijack the deal, according to the Spanish media.
Here are the stories to keep an eye on in and around the Emirates – even if the attention has been shifted to the World Cup club.
Gyokees confusion
Various reports on the weekend went fast to suggest that the Sweden International would reject all offers from Manchester United, making Arsenal the favorites to land him.
But record, the renowned Portuguese outlet, said on Sunday that Arsenal has made an offer that was furiously rejected by Sport.
It is said of Arsenal that it has proposed a total package worth around € 70 million (£ 60 million), but sporting will the release clause of £ 85 million of the player. “Threats, blackmail and insults do not work for me,” said sports president Frederico Varandas.
And that apparently Arsenal saw that somewhere else to an alternative striker to come up with Ollie Watkins that is mentioned in shipments.
Zubimendi newest
The situation surrounding Real Sociedad's Zubimendi also seems clear as mud thanks to conflicting reports.
The week for the last time it looked like an aforementioned deal. Then Real Madrid had their media machines set in motion, indicating that they could hijack the move.
But now it seems that the La Liga Giants are out of the running and that creates a clear road for Arsenal to bring one of the most coveted midfielders on board prior to the following season.
Window reoping
Since midnight the window has been opened again after a six -day break due to the Club World Cup.
It is now running a dozen weeks until 1 September – and did you know that the SLAMS window is closed at the earlier time at the Deadline Day at the earlier time to ensure that club staff and agents can go to bed at a reasonable hour?