Sporting Lisbon identify Viktor Gyokeres replacement as Arsenal deal nears completion, Benfica target Joao Felix return - Euro Transfer News
Published 07/07/2025 at 18:04 GMT+1
Here is a round up of the biggest transfer news across the continent, as Sporting eye a replacement for Viktor Gyokeres, amid the Sweden international's expected transfer to the Premier League. Elsewhere, Benfica are said to be keen on re-signing academy graduate Joao Felix, with the player deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea. Theo Hernandez, meanwhile, looks set for a move to Saudi Arabia.
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Sporting identify Gyokeres replacement
With Viktor Gyokeres widely thought to be nearing a move to Arsenal, Sporting CP have identified the Sweden international’s replacement.
"The 27-year-old Colombian striker was the top scorer in Spain's second division [27 goals, 31 in all competitions] and while he is highly sought after, Sporting are leading the race to sign him.
"That’s because they are the only one of the clubs that have expressed interest that are able to offer him direct entry into the Champions League."
Barca could receive sell-on fees for Mingueza, Marmol
Barcelona could generate funds this summer through two former La Masia graduates.
Indeed, Mundo Deportivo has alleged that Barcelona are set to receive 50% of any transfer fee Celta Vigo and Las Palmas receive for Oscar Mingueza and Mika Marmol respectively.
Regarding Celta Vigo’s Mingueza, Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo has claimed that the Spain international could either renew his current deal, which is set to expire next summer, or leave this window.
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"If he doesn't renew, there are two scenarios," Mundo Deportivo claimed. "He could continue to fulfill his current contract and become a free agent in June, or a club could pay his €20m (£17m) buyout clause."
On Las Palmas’ Marmol, the publications added: "Las Palmas is demanding payment of his €10m (£8.6m) buyout clause. [His contract] also expires in 2026, and Girona has placed him among its priorities for strengthening their defense. Of that amount, half would go to Barca."
Benfica looking to re-sign Joao Felix
Portugal’s A Bola has alleged that Benfica are looking to re-sign academy graduate Joao Felix this summer.
As per the publication: "Bruno Lage, Benfica's coach, and the player are in agreement. The coach has managed to convince Joao Felix to play at the Estadio da Luz.
"This is, in fact, the strongest argument of the reds in a process that is just beginning and is not expected to be easy."
However, the publication claimed that while Benfica are interested, a move is "still light years away from becoming a reality."
Allegedly, Felix’s transfer fee, salary expectations and the cost of his image rights could prevent any proposed reunion.
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Hernandez set for Saudi Pro League
Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that France international Theo Hernandez is closing in on a move from AC Milan to Al-Hilal.
The Saudi club are said to have offered the left-back a lucrative contract, with the deal set to be finalised now that Al-Hilal have been eliminated from the Club World Cup.
The Italian outlet said: "Al-Hilal decided to take Theo Hernandez just after Simone Inzaghi was appointed as manager. [He was] specifically requested by the new coach.
"Theo initially said no, but upon seeing negotiations with Atletico Madrid fall through, he opened up to Saudi Arabia.
"Al-Hilal offered him a contract worth €20m per season (£17m).
"An agreement between the clubs remains to be found, however. Al-Hilal offered €20m plus €5m (£4.3m) in bonuses. Milan would like €25m (£21m) up front."
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