Viktor Gyokeres' transfer to Arsenal close to 'imminent collapse', Benfica eye Joao Felix reunion - Euro Transfer News
Published 10/07/2025 at 13:46 GMT+1
Arsenal are in pursuit of a striker this summer, but will they get Viktor Gyokeres? Reports from Portugal say a deal with Sporting CP is "collapsing" as the two sides can't agree on a fee. Although Gyokeres wants a move to Arsenal, the deal is said to be "getting further away". Chelsea's Joao Felix has also been linked with a return to Benfica this summer.
Gyokeres shows why he's a wanted man as he hits FOUR in a game for Sporting
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Gyokeres deal set to ‘collapse’
Arsenal were reported to be in advanced talks to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres earlier this week.
But the deal is now apparently close to an "imminent collapse" due to an inability to agree a fee.
According to A Bola, Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, was in Lisbon from Friday until Monday for talks. However, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement in that time.
Sporting are said to be standing firm on wanting €70 million (£60m) up front with an additional €10m (£8.6m) in bonuses, while Arsenal have offered €65m (£56m) with €15m (£13m) in add-ons.
It is reported that Gyokeres only has eyes on a move to Arsenal, but the Premier League side are "about to give up" and the deal is "getting further away".
Tillman set to join Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on the signing of PSV’s Malik Tillman. According to De Telegraaf, the midfielder is set to undergo a medical this week and will cost around €40m (£35m).
He will be the most expensive signing in the history of Leverkusen, who have money to spend after selling Florian Wirtz to Liverpool in a deal worth up to £116m.
Erik ten Hag’s side have also been linked with PSV’s Johan Bakayoko.
Benfica return for Felix?
Joao Felix could be heading back to boyhood club Benfica this summer.
Felix became the fourth-most expensive transfer in football history when he signed for Atletico Madrid from Benfica for €126m (£113m) in 2019.
But he has not lived up to the billing and has been loaned out to Chelsea, Barcelona and AC Milan.
He signed a seven-year deal with Chelsea last summer, but O Jogo reports that Benfica are planning a bid of €20m (£17m) to acquire half of his transfer rights and bring him back to Portugal.
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Joao Felix
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Juventus look to Adeyemi again
Juventus have reportedly revived their interest in Karim Adeyemi.
Juve were linked with the Borussia Dortmund forward last summer but didn’t secure a move.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juve are looking at Adeyemi again with his deal set to expire in 2027.
Dortmund are said to have set an asking price of €45m-€50m (£39m-£43m).
It is also noted that the deal could be impacted by whether Dortmund or Juve sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. Dortmund are said to be the favourites to sign Sancho.
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Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund
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Correa to leave Atletico
Atletico Madrid have confirmed that Angel Correa has an agreement to join Mexican side Tigres UANL.
Correa scored 88 goals and registered 65 assists across 10-and-a-half seasons with Atletico.
He is sixth in the all-time appearance list for the club with 469. His last appearance for Atletico was at the FIFA Club World Cup, where they bowed out in the group stage.
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