Thursday’s gossip: Gyokeres, Rashford, Isak, Muniz, Pepi, Lewis-Skelly, Rogers, Buendia
Viktor Gyokeres rejects talks with Sporting as he tries to force through move, Newcastle want Marcus Rashford, and Liverpool prepared to break transfer record to sign Alexander Isak.
Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres, 27, has refused to have clear-the-air talks with Sporting and threatened to go on strike as he tries to force through a move. (Mirror), external
Newcastle want to sign England forward Marcus Rashford on loan but Manchester United would prefer offloading the 27-year-old on a permanent basis. (Sun), external
Liverpool are prepared to break the British transfer record to sign Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, this summer. (GiveMeSport), external
Fulham have rejected a £26m offer, with a further £6m in add-ons, from newly promoted Leeds United for 24-year-old Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz. (Standard), external
But Fulham are considering a move for 22-year-old PSV Eindhoven and USA striker Ricardo Pepi, who is being monitored by several Spanish and Italian clubs. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Arsenal and England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, is close to signing a new contract that will make him one of the best paid young players in the world. (Athletic – subscription), external
Assistant manager Carlos Cuesta is set to leave Arsenal to take his first head coaching role at Parma. (Guardian), external
Chelsea retain an interest in England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 22, should Aston Villa be open to a sale. (Mail – subscription), external
Aston Villa are willing to sell 28-year-old Argentine midfielder Emi Buendia if they receive a bid in excess of £20m. (Caught Offside), external
Chelsea have made initial contact with Brighton over 23-year-old Brazil striker Joao Pedro, who is also wanted by Newcastle. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Chelsea have held further talks with West Ham about Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 24, but are prioritising a move for Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens. (Guardian), external
Leeds are among the clubs interested in 27-year-old Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is expected to leave Juventus this summer. (Tuttosport – in Italian), external
Brentford have put a £50m price tag on 28-year-old DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa, who is a target for Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Arsenal, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. (Teamtalk), external
Nice and Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand, 23, is attracting interest from Leeds and Tottenham, who have both made contact with the player’s representatives. (TBR Football), external
England goalkeeper Nick Pope, 33, does not want to leave Newcastle despite interest from Leeds, meaning Newcastle’s attempts to sign Burnley’s English keeper James Trafford, 22, could be held up. (TBR Football), external