The Gunners identify a replacement for Thomas Partey, while the Toffees open talks to secure the services of a La Liga striker. Read on for our round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Thursday.
Norgaard poised to replace Partey
Arsenal have failed to find an agreement over a renewal with Thomas Partey. As it stands, the Ghana international will depart the Emirates when his contract expires next week. The Gunners, meanwhile, are advancing quickly in their bid to fill his void.
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal are in talks with Brentford over the signing of Christian Norgaard, with a deal close to being finalised. The Bees' captain is expected to move to North London for a fee in the region of £12 million. Whispers Rating: 4.5/5
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Everton open to paying Barry's release clause
Everton are keen on strengthening their attack ahead of the new season and have set their sights on Villarreal's French forward Thierno Barry.
As per ESPN, the Toffees have started negotiations with the La Liga side over the 22-year-old's transfer. They have not ruled out paying the player's €40 million release clause. The versatile striker scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 35 league matches last term. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Sporting searching for Gyokeres' replacement
Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres is pushing for a move away from Sporting CP, having vowed to never play for the club again after a disagreement about his valuation. The Lisbon-based outfit are anticipating an exit and have started a search for their talisman's replacement.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reveals that Almeria number nine Luis Javier Suárez is on the Portuguese club's radar and is viewed as “the priority target”. The 27-year-old Colombian scored 31 goals across all competitions for the Spanish side. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Morata says yes to Como
Another striker could be on the move this summer. Well, in Alvaro Morata's case, this happens every window. The Spaniard left AC Milan to join Galatasaray on loan in January and is now understood to be keen on another move.
Romano claims that the Spain international has already said yes to Como, who are expected to open formal talks with Milan imminently. Morata only moved to San Siro last summer and has three years left to run on his contract. Whispers Rating: 4/5
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Newcastle interested in Bakayoko
The Magpies have endured a frustrating start to the summer transfer window. Their primary target Bryan Mbeumo has agreed to join United, and his alternative, Anthony Elanga, is likely to be priced out by Nottingham Forest.
According to Teamtalk, Newcastle United are now looking at the likes of PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko and Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi in their attempts to hand a new attacker to Eddie Howe. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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