Football rumours: Manchester City eye move for Viktor Gyokeres
What the papers say
Sporting and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres is being eyed by Manchester City. The Daily Mirror, via Sky Sport Switzerland, says the 26-year-old is seen as a long-term replacement for Erling Haaland.
Manchester United could offload Brazilian winger Antony to his former club Ajax, reports the Daily Mirror via Dutch outlet De Telegraaf. But reports suggest the Dutch club have some reservations about the 27-year-old’s return.
Four managers have been identified as replacements for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, according to the Daily Mirror. Former Barcelona boss Xavi, ex-Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic, Ruben Amorim from Sporting in Lisbon and the club’s former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who returned to Old Trafford as ten Hag’s assistant in the summer, make up the shortlist.
Social media round-up
🚨 Tottenham have placed an £80m price tag on right-back Pedro Porro, who is being tracked by Manchester City.
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🚨 Manchester City and Newcastle United are both keen to sign Raphinha, who is valued at €100m.
Should Xavi take over at Manchester United, he would also push to bring the Barcelona winger to the club.
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Players to watch
Castello Lukeba: Pep Guardiola has identified the French RB Leipzig defender, 21, as a target for Manchester City in the summer, according to Fichajes.
Jhon Duran: The Spanish outlet also reports Arsenal are better placed than Barcelona to land the 20-year-old Colombia and Aston Villa striker.