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Fulham are among the clubs eyeing a move for Coventry City's Viktor Gyökeres, according to Fabrizio Romano, as the forward enters the last year of his contract at the Championship club.

What's the latest on Viktor Gyökeres to Fulham?

A whole host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Gyökeres this summer, with the Cottagers, as well as Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United, all "ready to push" for a move, as per the Italian transfer guru.

"Coventry owner, asking for huge amount with just 1 year left on contract," Romano added.

A fee of around £20m has been touted regularly in the past few months, which is likely the very minimum that the Sky Blues would look for in order to simply start negotiations this summer.

Meanwhile, the London outfit are also looking to sign Manchester United midfielder Fred this summer, according to Jason Burt of The Telegraph.

He would also cost the Cottagers £20m, as per the report, as Marco Silva looks to build a side capable of maintaining their place in the Premier League's top half.

Could Fred and Viktor Gyökeres take Fulham up a level?

Seemingly gone are the days of Fulham fans being forced to endure disappointing summers of transfer deals that will leave them bound for yet another relegation from England's top flight.

These are better days under Silva and, with that, a summer of exciting transfer rumours about players ready to take Fulham up a level.

The fact that the London club are in a position to realistically sign both Fred and Gyökeres this summer should be celebrated. It's a sign that they have stepped things up a gear or two. It would be a statement of intent if both players ended up at the club this summer.

Just the thought of Gyökeres and Aleksandar Mitrovic's partnership should send shivers down the spine of near enough every Premier League defender hoping for a routine day at the office.

If Mitrovic wasn't enough to handle – scoring 14 league goals last season – adding the Coventry striker into the mix could result in one of the best partnerships in England's top flight.

Last season, the Swede scored 21 Championship goals as the Sky Blues shocked everyone by reaching the play-off final, before suffering Wembley heartbreak at the hands of Luton Town.

Having scored 17 goals in the season prior, it is clear that Gyökeres is ready to step into the Premier League.

Speaking about the goalscoring machine last season, Sky Blues manager Mark Robins said (via CoventryLive):

"He came in on the back of a spell at Swansea from Brighton and I knew the raw ingredients were there, and he hadn't played.

"And he came in and wasn't starting in the side and he was fuming, absolutely furious that he wasn't playing. But he wasn't ready to do that and I said to him, 'I'm waiting to see it'.

"From that moment on he's showed me. Fair play to him because he's just phenomenal."

He may well have Manchester United's Fred as a teammate, too, with the Brazilian also linked with a move.

The midfielder could become part of the supply line to the potential new Fulham strike partnership, with his 5.47 progressive passes per 90 only likely to benefit those looking to find the back of the net under Silva next season.

Signing one of the best players in the Championship, as well as an experienced Manchester United midfielder would be a significant sign of how much Fulham have improved on and off the pitch in recent times.

Chelsea have been linked with a Real Madrid superstar in an attempt to strengthen in the middle of the park following N'Golo Kante’s departure to the Saudi Pro League.

Incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly 'obsessed' with midfielder Fede Valverde and are said to have made an initial bid of €120m (£100m) plus €20m (£17m) in add-ons for the Uruguay international.

Chelsea transfer news – Fede Valderde

Chelsea are they look to revolutionise their midfield as they attempt to bounce back after a terrible Premier League campaign saw the blues finish in the bottom half of the table.

Following Kante’s departure, Chelsea look set to sell midfielders Mateo Kovacic to champions Manchester City and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Champions League semi-finalists AC Milan.

Chelsea also declined to make the loan of Denis Zakaria from Juventus a permanent transfer.

The London club has made an offer north of £100m for Real Madrid’s star midfielder Fede Valverde, per DefensaCentral in Spain.

Should Chelsea sign Fede Valverde?

Valverde has been crucial to Real Madrid in recent years, this includes an assist for Vinicius Jr’s Champions League final-winning goal against Liverpool last season.

The 24-year-old machine joined Los Blancos' academy in 2016 from Uruguayan club Penarol for a mere £4.5m, and it now worth an estimated £85m according to Transfermarkt.

As a versatile midfielder who can also play on the right wing, Valverde contributed seven goals and four assists to Real’s league campaign this season.

Is Fede Valverde as good as Jude Bellingham?

Chelsea title-winner Joe Cole once spoke glowingly of the 6-foot midfielder, even comparing the Urguaguay international to English superstar Jude Bellingham.

“He’s been able to bide his time and learn from the likes of Casemiro, Kroos and Modric,” the former Blues player said following Real’s 5-1 demolition of SPFL champions Celtic in this season's Champions League.

“He’s at the top of the young players alongside Jude Bellingham, and he’s about to become the best.

“We talk a lot about Bellingham in England, but this kid is as good as he is.”

Bellingham looks set to snub offers in England to join Los Blancos, and it remains to be seen if the former Birmingham City midfielder’s arrival will displace Valverde from the starting XI.

Given Toni Kroos, 33, and Luka Modric, 37, are nearing the end of their careers it feels more likely that Bellingham will replace one of those two real legends as opposed to replacing Valverde.

But that shouldn't stop Todd Boehly and co from making an attempt for his signature.

Manchester United's search for talent could see them make an approach for Ethan Nwaneri, with The Athletic reporting that they have now entered the race to sign the player.

Is Ethan Nwaneri leaving Arsenal?

The youngster was introduced to the footballing world this season by Mikel Arteta, with the manager opting to bring Nwaneri onto the field in Arsenal's win against Brentford back in September. He managed only a minute of action – he was a substitute late on in the fixture – but it brought his name into the public eye and suggests that he is highly regarded by the Gunners. When you consider that this appearance also made him the Premier League's youngest ever player, the hopes are clearly high for the England youth gem.

He's certainly impressed for his country's reserve sides, managing eight goals in 17 games for the England Under-17s. Prior to that, he also managed one goal in six games for their Under-16 team. He's also played on ten occasions for Arsenal's Under-18's and has scored four goals with three assists in just ten games for them too.

The potential is there then and that also means the interest is high in the 16-year-old despite his age. According to a report from The Athletic's reliable Simon Johnson, Manchester United have registered their interest in Nwaneri. Chelsea and Man City have previously held an interest in doing a deal for the forward but now the Red Devils have entered the race and all three of them will be hoping to poach him from under the nose of rivals Arsenal.

When does Nwaneri's Arsenal contract expire?

Right now, Nwaneri doesn't have a professional deal with the Gunners – because of his age, he is still on schoolboy terms with the club. That agreement will come to an end this month, and it means that unless he pens a new deal with Arsenal and commits his future to the Gunners, it could make him more easy to snap up from one of the interested clubs.

Considering his talent though – in terms of his performances for his club and country's reserve sides – Mikel Arteta will not want to lose the player this summer. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig called the the forward a "wonderkid" for example, showing how highly he is already viewed. The player though may be tempted into considering his potential options – and United could appear attractive given their penchant for bringing through young English talent down the years.

Newcastle United are interested in an ambitious swoop for Napoli phenomenon Victor Osimhen, with the Serie A champion's future uncertain after Luciano Spalletti's recent departure from Naples.

What's the latest on Victor Osimhen to Newcastle?

According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via the Mirror), who claim that Eddie Howe's Magpies are set to battle it out with Premier League rivals Manchester United this summer for the Nigerian frontman, having received a £100m windfall after qualifying for next year's Champions League.

The report states that Newcastle have 'made contact' with the player's agent and are now looking at the feasibility of a move for an ace integral in Napoli's Scudetto this term.

A stumbling block comes in the form of Osimhen's valuation, with I Partenopei demanding roughly £130m for the 24-year-old after such a sensational season.

Should Newcastle sign Victor Osimhen?

Napoli signed Osimhen for around £81m from French outfit Lille in 2020 and he swiftly asserted himself as an impressive striker in Italian football, scoring 28 goals across his first two campaigns.

This season, he has truly emerged as one of Europe's foremost forwards, posting 30 goals and five assists from 38 matches across all competitions as Napoli emphatically secured the Serie A title for the first time since 1990.

Newcastle already boast a formidable strikeforce in Callum Wilson and £63m club-record signing Alexander Isak, who have plundered 18 and ten goals respectively this term. The Swede was even hindered by injury issues for much of his maiden season in English football.

However, a signing of Osimhen's ilk would lift the offensive calibre to a whole new level, the forward ranking among the top 1% of positional peers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for rate of non-penalty goals and the top 3% for touches in the attacking box per 90, as per FBref, and subsequently being hailed as a "goal-machine" by journalist Mimo Fawaz.

The £91k-per-week phenom would indeed be hard to prise away from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium but Spalletti's departure to take a year-long sabbatical surely opens the door for the likes of Newcastle and the Red Devils.

Newcastle are on the up and will not want to rest on their laurels after finishing in the top four, instead looking to utilise their newfound prominence to continue an ascent to the very forefront of domestic and continental football, and to do so, closing the gap on imperious Premier League champions Manchester City is the goal.

Pep Guardiola's defending champions have taken precedence in England after the sagacious Spaniard arrived in 2016, and this term could yet complete a historic treble, having clinched the league title and await their fate in both the FA Cup and Champions League finals.

A definitive factor behind the blistering success is down to the signing of prolific prodigy Erling Haaland, who has scored an incredible 52 goals from 51 outings during his first season with the Sky Blues, also supplying nine assists.

Ranking among the top 1% of forwards for rate of non-penalty goals, the top 10% for rate of assists and the top 5% for touches in the attacking box per 90, the Norwegian sensation has taken the world by storm and rivals will be desperately searching for a way to dethrone his side, and Newcastle could unearth the formula by signing Osimhen.

The semblance between the strikers is uncanny, and Osimhen would undoubtedly become the Tyneside club's "heart and soul" – as praised by reporter Mina Rzouki for his feats in Naples – not only bridging the gap but perhaps harnessing a level of fluidity to leapfrog the divisional giants and claiming centre-stage as the Premier League's new leading force.

Marcus Trescothick’s marathon double century delighted Somerset, but he failed to bat through an innings for the first time as he was last out during a whirlwingdseven-wicket spell from Imran Tahir

David Hopps at Trent Bridge19-Jul-2016
ScorecardImran Tahir found a response to Marcus Trescothick’s marathon [file picture]•Getty Images

It was moving day in the Championship, but so hot that any form of movement took considerable resolve. The sort of conditions when young wannabees reckon they can outlast the senior citizens of the county circuit on energy alone and when the senior citizens shrug that they have seen it all before and just as often come out on top.Marcus Trescothick, if he was a lesser man, would have drawn alongside Harold Gimblett as Somerset’s leading century-maker on the second day, observed the sort of searing heat that drains energy from ageing bones and left it to younger men on the third.Instead, he extended his unbeaten 117 to 218 – his seventh first-class double hundred – before he was last out after tea: a seventh wicket for Imran Tahir. Seventy-eight years betweem them and entirely dominating the day.By then, Trescothick was bereft of support, his capacious frame sweating from places where it had never sweated since unfortunate circumstances caused him to call time on his England career.While Trescothick proceeded with selectivity, occasionally drawing attention to himself by crunching a cover drive, elsewhere was midsummer madness. Around mid-afternoon, one stripped-to-the-waste Nottinghamshire spectator was splashing his bare torso with emergency cold water in a Members’ Toilet, groaning as he did so, drying himself with paper towels as if a state of emergency had been called. One day of 35C and England was falling apart. “I can’t stand much more of this,” he volunteered, so mentally destroyed that he briefly forgot the rule in conservative parts that chat in a public convenience should be determinedly avoided.For all his achievements, all his longevity, Trescothick has never carried his bat in his career. Presented with the tail for company, over the years he has preferred to go for broke. He had not offered a semblance of a chance – disregarding those swimming angrily around Luke Fletcher’s head – which invited the thought that this surely was the time.Then he pushed firmly at Tahir and planted the ball in the hands of Brendan Taylor at extra cover. Disappointment must have been tinged with relief that it was all over. He had batted for nearly eight-and-a-quarter hours, faced 355 balls, struck 32 fours and a six, and passed 1,000 runs for the umpteenth time. And, after all that, with Somerset dismissed for 437, all he had to show for it was a first of innings lead of 36.Tahir, a wiry 38 year old, looks built for these baking conditions. Whereas Trescothick proceeds like a reliable old Dormobile where, much as you treasure it, you feel it’s best to keep a wary eye on the temperature gauge, Tahir, as a legspinner, seems a natural product of the heat that has suddenly descended upon England after three months of a season ravaged by cold winds and rain.In only his third first-class match for Notts, his 7 for 112 was the best return by a Nottinghamshire overseas bowler since Stuart MacGill, a fellow leggie, had helped himself to seven for 109 against Essex at Southend in 2004. Notts’ overseas pace bowlers have failed to cause havoc in the past decade despite Trent Bridge traditionally being a haven for swing. They must wonder why. Or if they don’t, they should.Without Tahir’s monumental effort, Trescothick’s monumental effort might have put Somerset in a winning position. The only substantial partnership of the day, 102 for the fifth wicket, was eventually halted by Samit Patel, who bowled Jim Allenby for 63 as he tried to work a flighted ball of full length into the leg side. At 379 for 4, Somerset were only 22 behind, only for Tahir to cause chaos in a spell of 5 for 20 in 9.5 overs as the pitch began to provide a little purchase.Tahir fulfilled his role brilliantly and, although the game smacked more of stalemate with every wicket he took, final days will become more unpredictable if the hot weather holds: even this one.It was the sort of spell that the ECB wants young English legspinners to produce. But it will take the best part of a decade if spinners are to be produced in England and the process is a lot more complicated than just taking grass off the pitch. By then, who knows where the game will be.

نجح منتخب طاجيكستان في الفوز على نظيره الإماراتي بنتيجة 5-3، بركلات الترجيح، خلال المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم، ضمن منافسات بطولة كأس آسيا قطر 2023، حيث انتهى الوقتين الأصلي والإضافي بالتعادل 1-1.

وتواجه منتخبا الإمارات وطاجيكستان، على أرضية استاد أحمد بن علي المونديالي، في إطار مواجهات دور الـ16 من بطولة كأس آسيا.

وجاء هدف طاجيكستان في الدقيقة 30 من عمر الشوط الأول، عن طريق وخدات خانونوف من عرضية رائعة استقبلها برأسية سكنت الشباك.

طالع أيضاً.. المنتخبات المتأهلة إلى دور الـ8 من كأس آسيا 2023.. (محدث باستمرار)

وأدرك منتخب الإمارات التعادل في الدقيقة 90+4، بعد تنفيذ ركلة حرة مباشرة بعرضية لداخل منطقة الجزاء استقبلها خليفة الحمادي برأسية سكنت المرمى.

وانتهت المباراة بالتعادل الإيجابي، ولجأ المنتخبان إلى ركلات الترجيح، التي انتهت بفوز منتخب طاجيكستان بنتيجة 5-3.

بهذا الفوز، حصد منتخب طاجيكستان بطاقة تأهلة إلى دور الـ8 من بطولة كأس آسيا، في انتظار الفائز من مواجهة العراق والأدن.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي منتخبا العراق والأردن غداً الإثنين، على أرضية استاد خليفة الدولي، في إطار منافسات دور الـ 16. أهداف وركلات ترجيح مباراة طاجيكستان والإمارات في كأس آسيا

Arsenal could table a bid to match Real Valladolid's £20 million asking price for right-back Ivan Fresneda, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.

Who could Arsenal sign this summer?

The Gunners are on the look out for fresh summer signings as manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu look to build upon this stellar campaign and keep pace with England's elite.

Arsenal are still firmly in the hunt for a first Premier League title in nearly 20 years, but with City currently in the lead and possessing a game in hand, Arteta has it all to do.

The Blues are in imperious form right now and Arsenal must be perfect to even stand a chance at pipping Pep Guardiola to top spot.

If Arsenal cannot usurp the current champions, efforts must be made to refresh the current squad and give them every fighting chance next season. Midfielders are top of Arteta's priority list, according to reports, with West Ham star Declan Rice and Brighton's Moises Caicedo among the targets.

In defence, it is also believed that the north Londoners want central defensive back up, especially considering how much they have struggled without William Saliba since his injury. As a result, Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi is reportedly on the agenda.

Writing in a column for Football Insider, reporter O'Rourke has more transfer news for supporters, namely that Arteta also wants a new right-back as he plots a behind-scenes shake up.

Valladolid star Fresneda is apparently a target, and even though Borussia Dortmund currently lead the race for his signing, Arsenal are apparently big admirers.

Arsenal could also "could table a bid this summer to match the £20 million asking price" from Valladolid, as Arteta wants an attack-minded full-back to add energy from out wide.

The reasoning behind this interest is apparently a tactical switch-up from Arteta, as the Spaniard is aiming to move Ben White into a more central role for next year.

What could Fresneda bring to Arsenal?

Despite his young age, the 18-year-old is a fixture in Valladolid's starting eleven, making 20 appearances and featuring among Paulo Pezzolano's most selected La Liga players (WhoScored).

Fresneda can contribute defensively to a very effective degree as well as going forward, with the teenager ranking among Valladolid's best for successful tackles made and clearances per 90 (WhoScored).

Lauded for his "beastly" crossing ability by members of the media, the defender could well be a brilliant investment on Arsenal's part for just £20m.

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Brahim Diaz ahead of the summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad for the Champions League next season.

What’s the latest on Brahim Diaz to Arsenal?

According to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), AC Milan, where Diaz has spent the last two seasons on loan, are looking to keep the player on a permanent basis.

His parent club, Real Madrid, are said to be demanding around €25m (£22.3m) for anyone to sign him – and Arsenal appear to have already made a move.

Arteta has reportedly ‘asked for information’ regarding Diaz, and he could well look to make a swoop for his compatriot when the transfer window opens.

Could Arsenal sign Brahim Diaz?

With the Gunners looking forward to appearing in the Champions League for the first time in seven seasons next term, this should allow them to attract higher-quality players, and Diaz is certainly a viable option.

The strongest area of this Arsenal side is their ability to score goals from wide areas, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli netting 27 goals between them so far this season, but it's clear that Arteta needs to add some depth to his squad – and Diaz could be perfect.

Even Pep Guardiola has lavished praise on the 23-year-old, dubbing him “incredible”, and we believe the Milan star is statistically similar to Raheem Sterling, which could be good news for Arteta.

Sterling has been a consistent goalscorer in the Premier League during his career, netting over 150 times, while his pace is a valuable asset. If the 41-year-old is able to sign someone like Sterling, he could further boost his squad there is no doubt about it.

Indeed, this season, the two players have registered similar statistics with regard to goals (five to four), shots per game (1.81 to 1.79), successful take-ons (29 to 27) and shot-creating actions per match (4.59 to 3.38), suggesting that Diaz would make for an excellent addition to the Arsenal squad.

The 23-year-old has created nine big chances and averages 1.1 successful dribbles per game in Serie A, which demonstrates just how much of an attacking threat he poses, and although Arteta’s starting XI is extremely strong, a lack of strength in depth is arguably a weakness that needs resolving.

This summer could be an exciting time for the Emirates faithful, and if they win the league title, there could be a few high-profile additions come the start of next season.

Liverpool have very rarely got it wrong when it comes to their transfer business during Jurgen Klopp's reign and the outstanding recruitment has been a testament to the incredible achievements the club have earned over the last seven years.

Under the German coach, the Reds have won a Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, League Cup and most importantly, their first-ever Premier League title.

Indeed, things haven't been great on the red side of Merseyside over the current campaign with the club tallying up the worst injury record in the entire top flight so far which has been a huge contributor to their failure to secure another trophy this season.

The club are expected this summer to transform the stale squad that Klopp has squeezed every last drop of success out of with a number of players either out of contract or reaching the latter stages of their career with a youthful revolution desperately needed.

Despite the troubling downward trajectory Liverpool have found themselves on, there are still glimpses of young talent already secured in the squad that could remain a huge part of the long-term future for the Merseysiders.

One player who is becoming a stand-out performer in the squad is centre-back Ibrahima Konate, a player who has gone from strength to strength since joining the Anfield outfit.

How much is Ibrahima Konate worth?

The France international has quickly become a favourite amongst the Anfield faithful since signing for £36m in the summer of 2021 and was one of the final Michael Edwards masterclass signings before he resigned as the sporting director just one year later.

Konate came into a highly competitive back-line with Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip a seemingly unbreakable partnership at the time, however, it did not stop the young player from taking every opportunity to impress Klopp when given the chance to start which has led to him becoming a relied upon feature across all competitions.

The 6 foot 4 titan ranks in the top 15% of his positional peers across the top five European leagues for non-penalty goals, passes attempted, successful take-ons, touches and tackles and despite suffering injury issues this season has continued to be a formidable force when on the pitch.

Over eight league appearances, Konate- hailed a "dream" by Liverpool legend Phil Thompson – has tallied up an 88% pass completion rate and successfully completed 83% of his dribbles, as well as averaging 75.4 touches, proving to be a forward-thinking asset at the back.

No slouch defensively either, his 1.4 interceptions, two tackles, four clearances and 5.4 duels per game, prove he is a huge presence on the pitch.

The 2022 World Cup finalist – who broke the all-time record for tackles completed in a World Cup game against Tunisia – has recently returned from injury and instantly reprised his role at centre-back in the monumental 7-0 victory over Manchester United, keeping Matip out of the team for the last three games.

As a result, it will come as no surprise that the defender's market value has soared over his short time in the North West with CIES Football Observatory reporting him to be worth €60m (£53m) – which is a 45% increase on the amount Liverpool paid to activate his release clause just 16 months ago.

With that being said, if Konate can continue to dominate in the Liverpool back-line there is no doubt that his value will continue to rise as he continues to prove himself as a huge asset to Klopp over the many seasons to come.

A number of Manchester United supporters have been reacting to an Old Trafford update regarding a record-breaking season for ticket sales. 

The Lowdown: 2.3m+ sales

The Red Devils confirmed via their website on Saturday evening that a new record has been set for men’s games at Old Trafford this season.

More than 2.3m tickets have been sold for home fixtures, more than the previous record set during the 2016/17 season. All 19 Premier League home fixtures as well as the 13 domestic or European cup games have contributed to that number, with the scope for more to sell should Erik ten Hag’s side progress in the Europa League.

The Latest: Fans react

United shared the good news on their official Twitter page which led to plenty of positive interaction from supporters, with one labelling the update as ‘amazing’.

“Ten hag effect” – @awolowoayomide5

“Amazing” – @TheAyubAhmad

“Yeeeesss” – @tarainvestment

“Ten Hag making us believe again” – @MenjivarDave

“This is why Man Utd is the biggest club in England” – @r7cgoat

“In Ten Hag we trust!” – @magicfuel

The Verdict: Good to see

Ten Hag’s side going far in all cup competitions alongside a number of home draws has played a key part in the record-breaking campaign, and it’s safe to say he has brought the feel-good factor back to Old Trafford.

The Carabao Cup triumph was the first piece of silverware the club have won in six years and there is still potential for the club to lift more with the Red Devils going well in the Europa League and FA Cup.

Hopefully, the club will be able to sell more tickets for a Europa League quarter-final and then semi-final, and supporters may also be hoping to hear more on a potential takeover before the campaign comes to an end.