Arsenal are exploring a creative route into the transfer market this summer, with reports suggesting the club have considered including Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres as part of a package to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The 28-year-old Gyokeres would effectively serve as a makeweight in any potential deal for the 26-year-old Argentina international.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are also circling Alvarez, with Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reporting that the Catalan club plan to revisit their pursuit of the forward after the 2026 World Cup — and may similarly include one of their own players to facilitate a deal.

Barcola on Liverpool's radar

Liverpool have made fresh contact with Paris St-Germain regarding France winger Bradley Barcola, 23, according to TeamTalk. The Reds are exploring a potential summer deal for the in-form forward as they look to strengthen their attacking options.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are working to offload Gabriel Jesus. The 29-year-old Brazil forward has reportedly attracted serious interest from AC Milan, who are among the leading candidates to secure his signature.

Romero poised to leave Spurs

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to depart the club this summer. The 28-year-old Argentina defender has drawn interest from Barcelona, according to Talksport, signalling a potentially significant reshuffle at the heart of Spurs' defence.

Elsewhere, Liverpool have knocked back an improved bid from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones. The Serie A club's revised offer of around £27 million fell short of Liverpool's £30 million valuation for the 25-year-old England midfielder.

Further transfer snippets

Barcelona want to hand Ferran Torres, 26, a new contract despite interest from Paris St-Germain, though the Spanish club intend to hold off until September due to financial fair play restrictions, per Mundo Deportivo.

Sunderland are on the verge of signing Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier, 34, following his departure from Lille, according to The Athletic.

Everton have intensified their pursuit of Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy, 22, with fresh talks held over a move for the England Under-21 right-back, TeamTalk reports.

Crysencio Summerville's representatives have met with Roma over a possible switch from West Ham for the 24-year-old Netherlands forward, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Finally, USA goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, 22, is on trial at Strasbourg as he seeks a permanent move away from Chelsea, according to L'Equipe.