Arsenal Eye Gyökeres, Real Madrid Align With Alonso, Chelsea Reluctant on Isak Deal

With Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres scheduled to have his medicals before a high-profile move to the Emirates, Arsenal’s transfer activity is still heating up.
The Swedish forward’s last steps toward joining Arsenal have been made possible by the completion of all formalities between the Gunners and Sporting, according to prominent transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Viktor Gyökeres is now an Arsenal player, as stated by Romano on X, since all the paperwork has been approved and exchanged. With official permission to fly and medicals to begin within the next day, Arsenal and Sporting finalized the procedure. Gyökeres is on the way.

During Mikel Arteta’s preseason tour in Asia, the striker is anticipated to join the team, bringing firepower to a frontline already full of talented attackers. In the Premier League, Arsenal supporters will be hoping Gyökeres repeats his goal-scoring feats from Portugal.

Alonso’s Demands Are Fulfilled by Real Madrid
Real Madrid is demonstrating its confidence in recently hired manager Xabi Alonso by granting his transfer requests during the current summer transfer window.

According to Madrid Zone via Cadena SER, Alonso has given the team instructions to keep midfielder Dani Ceballos, who has been linked to leaving, especially to Real Betis.

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Alonso has requested that no midfield player be sold this summer, according to the source, and the Los Blancos management has apparently granted his request.

Alonso appears determined to keep depth and experience in the middle of midfield as he prepares for the 2025–2026 season, especially after Luka Modric recently left.

Chelsea Moves Away from Isak’s Pursuit, Changes Focus
According to reports, Chelsea has made the decision to drop their pursuit of Alexander Isak, a striker for Newcastle.

The Swedish forward expressed his wish to leave St. James’ Park in a transfer request, but the Blues are focusing on other options.

Fabrizio Romano clarified the situation on his official 𝕏 page, saying: “Despite reports, Chelsea is not actively working on the Alexander Isak deal and has no interest in moving forward. Xavi Simons and Jorrel Hato agreements are the main focus of #CFC right now, and they are really pleased with their strikers.

Isak is still being pursued by Liverpool, but Chelsea’s recruitment team is happy with their present attacking lineup and is more interested in bringing in young players.