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Arsenal weigh up move for Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko in summer transfer window - Paper Round
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Published 30/03/2025 at 23:14 GMT+1
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Arsenal are considering a move for Benjamin Sesko or Viktor Gyokeres in the summer, while Manchester City are the latest side rumoured to be interested in Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga. Elsewhere, Everton are looking at Liverpool midfielder Ben Doak, and Cristiano Ronaldo could move back to Real Madrid in the summer when his Al Nassr contract expires.
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Arsenal scouting striker Gyokeres
Arsenal are the latest side to be credited with an interest in Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Athletic believes that new sporting director Andrea Berta could be a key figure to drive the potential transfer.
The website reports: "Arsenal are developing a strong interest in Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres as they consider their options to recruit a striker this summer.
"Gyokeres has long been admired by Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta - whose appointment was confirmed on Sunday - and is expected to figure prominently among those the club consider signing in the transfer window.
"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of Alexander Isak, however Newcastle United have no intention of letting their star player leave St James’ Park and it would likely take a massive fee for them to even consider his departure.
"Arsenal have also done a lot of work on RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who may prove to be a more cost-effective solution, but it is unclear if they will proceed with a move and the 21-year-old Slovenia international has multiple suitors."
City join race for Monga
Jeremy Monga is one of the most highly rated young players in European football, and the Daily Mail reports on the current state of play.
Chelsea, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have all been tracking the Leicester teenager, but now Manchester City have been credited with an interest.
The paper claims: "Mail Sport understands Manchester City have been following him closely for some time, while Chelsea, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have been moving in the background. As long ago as last summer, Leicester were fearful that their jewel might be taken from them before he could become a first-team regular.
"Players cannot sign a professional contract before they turn 17, and Monga will not reach that age until July 2026. Offers can, however, be made some time before that. If an Under-16 player wishes to move elsewhere, he must inform his club and the league in writing by no later than the first Saturday in June.
"Though rival clubs rarely make direct approaches in these cases, it is not difficult to ensure the target becomes aware of their interest: a discreet word in the right ear here, a quick conversation with an influential person there."
Doak may be summer target for Everton
Everton could be a suitor for Liverpool youngster Ben Doak after he impressed in the Championship at Middlesbrough.
The 19-year-old has been linked with a rare cross-city move as the Mirror notes that David Moyes is keen.
The paper writes: "Ben Doak has emerged as a surprise summer transfer for Everton, who are weighing up a swoop for the teenage forward after watching him impress on loan in the Championship this season with Middlesbrough.
"Doak, 19, was linked with Premier League clubs including Crystal Palace in January after shining in his first senior loan away from Liverpool. And while a move to Selhurst Park didn't materialise, the winger has already proved his credentials in the second-tier, where he had three goals and seven assists to his name from 24 games before suffering a thigh injury in January.
"But if Doak does have his heart set on playing regularly again, then the Scotland star should have no shortage of suitors this summer - and he could even be offered the chance to swap Anfield for Goodison Park [Bramley-Moore Dock}."
Ronaldo linked with Real return
The Evening Standard reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a return to Real Madrid.
He is yet to commit to staying at Al Nassr, meaning he could return to the Spanish capital.
The paper states: "Ronaldo has been linked with a shock move back to Real Madrid as he considers whether to sign a new contract at Al Nassr or seek a fresh challenge.
"The Portugal star refused to rule out a return to Real Madrid in a recent interview when he said his near-decade at the Bernabeu, when he scored 451 times in 438 games, was the "best time" of his career.
"It raised the exciting prospect of Ronaldo linking up with [Kylian] Mbappe and Vinicius Junior in what would be one of the biggest transfer moves in history.
"Mbappe equalled Ronaldo's record of 33 goals in his debut Real Madrid season when he scored in their 3-2 comeback win over Leganes on Saturday."
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