In This Article

  • Chelsea Pursuing Joao Pedro from Brighton
  • Liverpool Targeting Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace
  • Interest in Other Players: Noni Madueke, Darwin Nunez, Bryan Mbeumo, Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha, Viktor Gyokeres, Florian Wirtz

Key Takeaways

  • Chelsea is interested in pursuing Brighton and Brazil forward Joao Pedro, 23, disrupting Newcastle's plans.
  • Liverpool is targeting Crystal Palace's English defender Marc Guehi, 24, for defensive reinforcements.
  • Manchester United may need to increase their offer to secure Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, from Cameroon.
  • Nottingham Forest is close to finalizing a £30m deal for Botafogo's Brazilian duo Igor Jesus, 24, and Jair Cunha, 20.
  • Arsenal is potentially looking to sign Sporting and Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 27, instead of Manchester United.

Reports from various sources suggest that Chelsea is looking to disrupt Newcastle's plans by pursuing Brighton and Brazil forward Joao Pedro, 23. The Sun indicated Chelsea's interest in the Premier League striker.

Meanwhile, England winger Noni Madueke, 23, currently with Chelsea, is attracting attention from several clubs, including Arsenal, as per reports requiring a subscription to The Telegraph.

Liverpool seems to be in the market for defensive reinforcements, with rumors linking them to Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, who is reportedly on Serie A champions Napoli's radar. Additionally, the Reds are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace's English defender Marc Guehi, 24, according to the Daily Mail.

Manchester United may have to up their offer if they wish to secure Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, from Cameroon, as per The i Paper.

Nottingham Forest appears close to finalizing a £30m deal for Botafogo's Brazilian duo Igor Jesus, a 24-year-old striker, and 20-year-old defender Jair Cunha, The Telegraph reported.

Reports also suggest that Sporting and Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 27, could be on his way to Arsenal, rather than Manchester United, Talksport revealed.

Bayer Leverkusen's German forward Florian Wirtz, 22, is anticipated to complete a club-record transfer to Liverpool imminently, ESPN reported.