Manchester United, struggling to salvage their season, are reportedly targeting Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres, 26, in a January move from Sporting Lisbon. The transfer could cost the club a hefty £80m. *(Source: Mirror)*
Meanwhile, **Real Madrid** are keen to secure Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer. The 26-year-old England defender is reportedly looking to leave Liverpool, and Madrid want him to sign a pre-contract agreement soon to avoid any potential change of heart. *(Source: Relevo – in Spanish)*
However, Liverpool may face a tough decision as Real Madrid are expected to test their resolve with a second approach for Alexander-Arnold this January. *(Source: Times – subscription required)*
In La Liga, **Barcelona** sporting director Deco is reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool’s Colombian winger Luis Díaz. The 27-year-old is said to be unhappy about the lack of progress on a new contract at Anfield, which could pave the way for negotiations. *(Source: Sport – in Spanish)*
Back in the Premier League, **Arsenal** are leading the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, 25, despite competition from Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan. *(Source: GiveMeSport)*
The Gunners have also considered a bid for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford but are unwilling to meet United’s valuation, reportedly capping their offer at £25m for the 27-year-old England international. *(Source: Football Transfers)*
Rashford, however, has denied rumors of working with an agency to engineer a transfer away from Old Trafford this month. *(Source: Manchester Evening News)*
