Transfer News: Viktor Gyokeres plots Arsenal exit as Tottenham suffer fresh injury blow

Viktor Gyokeres plots Arsenal exit after growing frustrated on the bench

The 28-year-old striker Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly plotting a sudden departure from Arsenal in January 2027 after growing frustrated with warming the bench. Despite netting 21 goals to fire Arsenal to the title last season, the £55 million Swedish marquee signing has made just three substitute appearances under manager Mikel Arteta this term.

Tottenham edge past Coventry City but pay a devastating price

Tottenham Hotspur ground out a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Coventry City, courtesy of a 14th-minute strike from James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski's return after 526 days on the sidelines. However, Spurs were immediately dealt a bitter blow as defensive duo Andy Robertson and Tosin Adarabioyo suffered severe new injuries, taking Tottenham's injury list to an alarming total of eight players.

Defensive transfer battle: Liverpool and Manchester United enter the race

Liverpool have officially ignited a defensive transfer battle with their pursuit of Pierre Kalulu, the 26-year-old Juventus defender who is contracted until 2029. Manchester United have immediately joined the race, actively hunting for both a centre-back and a left-back to resolve their squad crisis in the January 2027 window.