Manchester United have made a dramatic late attempt to hijack Arsenal's pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Gyokeres, according to reports. The Gunners had been in advanced talks to secure the Swedish forward's signature, but negotiations have reportedly stalled, opening the door for United to intervene.
Gyokeres, who has been a standout performer for Sporting Lisbon, is highly sought after this summer. Arsenal's failure to finalize the deal has left them vulnerable, with Manchester United now stepping in to potentially seal the transfer. The 26-year-old's father was reportedly reduced to tears upon hearing that the move to Arsenal might collapse, adding emotional weight to the ongoing saga.
In other transfer news, Barcelona are said to be keen on bringing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford to Spain. The English international is reportedly close to joining the Catalan club and could even feature in their preseason tour of Asia, which begins this week.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are working on a deal to re-sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley. The 22-year-old, who has impressed during his time at Turf Moor, is seen as a potential replacement for Ederson, who has been linked with a move to Galatasaray.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have also held preliminary talks over a surprise move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, while Real Madrid are reportedly accelerating their interest in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. The transfer window continues to heat up as clubs scramble to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.
With the clock ticking, it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can successfully hijack Arsenal's move for Gyokeres or if the Gunners will manage to salvage the deal. One thing is certain: the summer transfer window is delivering plenty of drama.
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