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Football News Update

Welcome to your daily dose of summer transfer gossip and football news! Here's what's brewing today:

1. Arsenal close in on Gyokeres dealArsenal seems to be making progress in the race for Viktor Gyokeres, who has reportedly expressed a preference for joining them over other potential suitors. The Gunners are preparing a second offer for the Sporting Lisbon striker, who scored an impressive 54 goals and 13 assists last season. However, negotiations with Sporting Lisbon are not straightforward, as the Portuguese club is eager to get a fee closer to Gyokeres' €100 million release clause[1][2].
2. United out of the running for GyokeresContrary to previous reports, Manchester United will not be signing Viktor Gyokeres this summer. Gyokeres' agents have officially informed United that they will not entertain a move to Old Trafford[1][2][5].
3. Arsenal eyeing RodrygoGabriel Magalhaes, Arsenal defender and teammate of Rodrygo for the Brazilian national team, has expressed a desire to see Rodrygo join the Gunners. Rodrygo is a Real Madrid winger and has been linked with moves to various Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Athletic Club's Nico Williams[4].
4. United enter race for EkitikeManchester United has joined the race for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who scored 15 goals and provided 8 assists in the Bundesliga last season. Ekitikte's transfer fee is rumored to be around €85 million, which could prove a stumbling block for interested clubs[3].
5. Leroy Sane to Galatasaray with a twistBayern Munich winger Leroy Sane has completed a free transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray. The contract starts from July 1, but there's a twist: Sane can still represent Bayern at the Club World Cup, which is taking place this month[2].

Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window sizzles on!

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References:

[1] Gyokeres fumes at Sporting as striker vows to never play for Lisbon again - ESPN (https://www.espn.com/soccer/portuguese-liga/story/4890766/gyokeres-contests-84m-transfer-agreement-with-sporting-and-vows-never-to-play-for-club-again)

[2] Arsenal set for Gyokeres showdown with Man Utd as Sporting dig in - The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19565157/arsenal-gyokeres-signing-sporting-man-utd-release-clause/)

[3] Man Utd close in on Hugo Ekitike transfer - Sky Germany (https://twitter.com/Sky_Deutchland/status/1651840527864383488)

[4] Gabriel wants Rodrygo at Arsenal - Goal.com (https://www.goal.com/en/football/news/gabriel-magalhaes-wants-rodrygo-at-arsenal/blt304c0d3157fe2f03)

[5] Gyokeres will not join Manchester United - Football365 (https://www.football365.com/news/vilifying-gyokeres-as-a-villain-for-wanting-to-leave-sporting-is-a-pathetic-and-ridiculous-response-by-sporting-5442908)

1. The Gunners have expressed interest in acquiring Rodrygo, a Real Madrid winger who shares a national team with Arsenal's defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
2. Despite initial speculation, it appears that the upcoming football season will not see a transfer of Viktor Gyokeres to Manchester United.

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