Manchester United is interested in Viktor Gyokeres, while Barcelona is preparing to make an offer for Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

United Eye Gyokeres as Transfer Target

Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on Viktor Gyokeres, the in-form striker currently plying his trade at Sporting CP. The Red Devils have dispatched scouts to monitor the Swedish forward during Sporting’s Champions League clash against Arsenal, a match that promises to be pivotal for Gyokeres’ burgeoning reputation.

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City are also among the Premier League clubs interested in the striker, highlighting the growing competition for one of Europe’s hottest talents. United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, is keen to reshape his squad to fit a 3-4-3 formation, and Gyokeres is seen as a key component in that vision.

In addition to Gyokeres, United are reportedly considering moves for Sporting’s Geovany Quenda and Pedro Goncalves, as well as Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes. Mendes, who has previously worked under Amorim at Sporting, is 22 years old and shares the same agent as United star Bruno Fernandes, which could facilitate a potential transfer.

Barcelona Set to Bid for Isak

In a twist of the transfer saga, Barcelona are preparing to make a significant bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, according to The Sun. The Catalan giants have identified the Swedish international as their primary target for the upcoming summer transfer window.

This news comes shortly after Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praised Isak’s potential, suggesting he could become one of the world’s best forwards. Barcelona’s interest in Isak has intensified following their realization that securing Viktor Gyokeres may prove difficult, as the striker appears to favour a move to the Premier League and a reunion with Amorim at Manchester United.

Brighton Ready to Loan Out Ferguson

Brighton & Hove Albion’s young striker Evan Ferguson is set to be loaned out in January as he struggles to secure regular playing time under new manager Fabian Hurzeler. The Mirror reports that Ferguson, who enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence, has found himself sidelined and is now looking for opportunities to gain valuable minutes elsewhere.

Despite signing a six-year deal just last November, Ferguson has fallen behind established names like Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro in the pecking order. The club is keen to ensure the 20-year-old continues his development, and a loan move could provide the perfect platform for him to regain his form.

De Bruyne Contract Talks on Hold

In other news, Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has put contract negotiations on hold as he continues to battle injury issues. The Telegraph reports that the Belgian international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, wants to focus on regaining full fitness before discussing his future.

De Bruyne has not started a match since September 18 and only recently reported feeling pain-free for the first time in weeks. With the prospect of leaving City looming, fans are left anxious about the potential end of an era, especially considering his limited appearances since suffering an injury in the Champions League final last June. The coming months will be crucial for De Bruyne as he aims to prove he can return to his best form.