As they potentially look to beat Arsenal to Viktor Gyokeres, Manchester United also seem to have received a boost over Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker has long since been linked with a move to Old Trafford, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea rumoured to retain an interest too, along with PSG.

However, any premature celebrations from Arsenal fans would be ill-advised. The allure of La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona still casts a long shadow. Both clubs have admired Williams for some time, and should either decide to activate his £50m release clause, the race could become significantly more complicated.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim sees Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as his ideal summer signing, claim El Nacional. A bid of €60 million (£50.5 million, $67.4 million) could be made if the Red Devils win the Europa League, but United would also be interested in a straight swap involving Marcus Rashford.

Chelsea are one of three clubs to have met with the entourage of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo ahead of a possible summer move.The Blues are once again braced for a busy summer and could sell as many as