Arsenal prioritise Gyokeres, Man Utd want Branthwaite: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 12 Mar 2024 23:03 GMT
• 5 min read

While David Raya was the hero in Arsenal's penalty shootout win over Porto, there was plenty of transfer news to get stuck into on Tuesday, 12 March.

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Arsenal have prioritised signing Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres, while Manchester United are desperate to land Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news stories from the day.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Arsenal have made Viktor Gyokeres their number one striker transfer target for the upcoming summer window, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Dan Ashworth is pushing a deal for Jarrad Branthwaite to join Manchester United, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd are poised to explore the prospect of signing Donyell Malen - though they could have signed the Borussia Dortmund winger for a cut-price fee during the January transfer window.

Man Utd are keeping tabs on Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, according to Spanish media.

Rumours of a summer transfer for Mason Greenwood from Man Utd to Barcelona have been further fuelled after officials from both clubs met.

Furthermore, the Red Devils have reportedly set an asking price of €50m for the Englishman.

The chances of Matthijs de Ligt moving to Man Utd this summer have reduced massively as the Dutchman has won his place back in the Bayern Munich team.

Chelsea and Man Utd are 'very, very interested' in Jules Kounde, according to Spanish media.

Man Utd and Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has been heavily linked with a big-money summer move.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea are reportedly interested in Michael Olise and Nico Williams as they search for a potential long-term replacement for Raheem Sterling.

Chelsea are targeting Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who has a release clause of €100 million.

Mykhailo Mudryk has sent a reminder of his ability to Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino and put pressure on underperforming winger Raheem Sterling.

Cole Palmer has matched Jude Bellingham and broken a Chelsea record.

Arsenal Transfer News

Ajax wonderkid and Arsenal target Jorrel Hato will most likely not be on the move in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal have put Kieran Tierney up for sale this summer with a price tag of €23.5 million (£20m).

Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit has called on the Gunners to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.

Liverpool Transfer News

Jurgen Klopp has 'recommended' Liverpool sign Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to a report.

Liverpool target Alan Varela passed his transfer audition against Arsenal with flying colours.

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