Cristiano Ronaldo hailed former Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres as a 'special player' following the striker's move to Arsenal this summer. Gyokeres signed for the Gunners for a whopping £64 million (€74m/$86m) transfer fee, including bonuses related to appearances, goals and assists. The striker was in demand in the transfer market after a successful season at Sporting, where he scored 54 goals.
Chelsea have agreed on personal terms with Alejandro Garnacho as they inch closer to securing a transfer for the Argentine winger. The Blues will now initiate transfer talks with Manchester United before placing a formal bid for the youngster. They are also pursuing RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons simultaneously.
Former Manchester City and Germany goalkeeper Eike Immel has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison over fraud offences. The former footballer is said to have sold a European Championship ticket that he failed to deliver, in addition to 107 other cases registered against him for not repaying money he borrowed. Immel represented City between 1995 and 1997.
Brentford are ready to sell their star striker Yoane Wissa to Newcastle, but only on one condition. The Magpies have been linked with him since July as they look to sign Liverpool-bound Alexander Isak's replacement. While Isak is currently at Newcastle, his transfer to the Reds will only be sanctioned once his current side sign a new forward.
Manchester United academy graduate Toby Collyer will not be included as a makeweight in a swap deal to sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba this summer. The Red Devils have emerged as a serious contender to sign the 21-year-old midfielder, who is regarded as one of the finest young talents in the Premier League.