Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is still working his way back after suffering a major knee injury against Crystal Palace in February last season

Rúben Amorim’s Sporting remain firm on their valuation, as “the proposal presented by the club managed by Ruben Amorim will be slightly higher than that of Arsenal and will always be worth between 70 and 80 million euros.

Manchester United have not made a bid for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres and have no plans to do so, despite reports from Portugal.Portuguese outlet SIC claimed this weekend that Manchester

Arsenal begin their 2025-26 preseason in search of a trophy-winning formula, with Mikel Arteta aiming to go one better after three consecutive Premier League campaigns where the club finished second in the table. They take on AC Milan in the Singapore Festival of Football, and face Newcastle United later in the week too.

The Red Devils, led by ex-Sporting boss Ruben Amorim who is held in the highest regard by Gyökeres, were linked with a move for the relentless goalscorer for much of the off-season. However, as United focused on deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Arsenal were given the edge in the race for Europe’s most sought-after striker.

However, Vivell is understood to have now eased concerns over Sesko by giving the RB Leipzig No.30 his backing, although Premier League rivals could still steal a march on the Red Devils. Arsenal are close to signing Viktor Gyokeres, so the Gunners will not be rivalling Manchester United.

Bryan Mbeumo has taken another step closer to completing his £71million transfer from Brentford to Manchester United. The Red Devils have been pursuing the player for quite some time as Ruben Amorim looks to overhaul his ailing front line.