Arsenal 'confident' of sealing £51m major signing as Tottenham ready raid for £22m bargain defender

Manchester United have reignited their ‘interest’ in Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor Maciel Furtado, simply known as John, according to UOL. The stopper has emerged on the Red Devils’ radar this summer. He has been a key player for his current club in Brazil over recent times and they face a battle to keep hold of him.

John, 29, started his career at Sao Paulo and rose up through the ranks of his boyhood club. He then switched to rivals Santos in 2011 and spent 13 years there. He then moved to Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos last year and has since been the number one.

The 3am Verdict: Manchester United could see John as someone to compete for their goalkeeping position ahead of next season. If he joined, it could push Andre Onana out of the exit door. The Brazilian lacks experience in Europe though and it may take him a while to adapt to English football if he joined. It would be a risky addition in a pretty important position.

Tottenham Hotspur eye Genoa defender Koni De Winter

Tottenham Hotspur have ‘enquired’ about Genoa defender Koni De Winter, according to reporter Ben Jacobs on X. Inter Milan are also said to be in the frame for his signature. The 23-year-old is a Belgium international with four caps under his belt so far, and is said to be valued at around €25m (£22m)

Thomas Frank is looking to put his own stamp on his newly inherited squad with some reinforcements over the next couple of months. He could see De Winter as someone to boost his defensive ranks and add more depth to his options at the back. The Dane has left league rivals Brentford to take over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from Ange Postecoglou.

The 3am Verdict: Koni De Winter is still relatively young and has potential to get better down the line. If Spurs signed him, he could be a useful long-term option for them in defence. Thomas Frank needs to get his recruitment right this summer and will be after the right type of characters. The ex-Brentford man will be under pressure from the off to get results.

Arsenal growing in confidence in pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal are ‘confident’ of striking an ambitious deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, Football Insider claim. The Gunners are hoping to tempt the attacker to move to London. Mikel Arteta’s side finished 2nd again in the table last term.

Gyokeres, 27, has played in England before with Brighton and Hove Albion and Coventry City. He has turned into one of the most prolific forwards in Europe over recent years. The Sweden international has fired 97 goals in 102 outings for Sporting and may well move on soon for a new challenge somewhere else. It is believed that he could now be available for a fee of just £51m.

The 3am Verdict: Arsenal have been crying out for a striker for a while now and they need to get one this summer. Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres would be absolutely perfect for them. He has been on fire in Portugal over recent times and should come to the Premier League. Signing him would be a massive statement of intent by the Gunners and would make the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City sit up and take notice.