*Thursday's Sports Gossip: Transfer Rumors Heat Up as Clubs Target Key Players* Group Link https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMZjTpN9TNd8xSYNa4phoS *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL✅* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCpFg0ICVfdASZ22l39 Arsenal and Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres, 27, has refused to hold clear-the-air talks with Sporting and threatened to go on strike as he seeks to force a move from the Portuguese club. (Mirror) Fulham have rejected a £26 million offer, plus an additional £6 million in add-ons, from newly-promoted Leeds for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz, 24. (Standard) Meanwhile, Fulham is considering a move for PSV Eindhoven and U.S. striker Ricardo Pepi, 22, who is attracting interest from several Spanish and Italian clubs. (Fabrizio Romano) Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to signing a new contract that would make the 18-year-old England international one of the best-paid young players in the world. (Athletic) However, assistant manager Carlos Cuesta is set to leave Arsenal to take his first head coach role at Serie A side Parma. (Guardian) Chelsea continues to express interest in England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 22, should Aston Villa be open to a sale. (Mail) Liverpool is prepared to break the British transfer record to sign Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, this summer. (GiveMeSport) Aston Villa is willing to sell 28-year-old midfielder Emi Buendia if they receive a bid exceeding £20 million for the Argentine. (Caught Offside) Chelsea has made initial contact with Brighton regarding Brazilian striker Joao Pedro, 23, who is also being pursued by Newcastle. (Fabrizio Romano) Brentford has set a £50 million price tag on striker Yoane Wissa, with the 28-year-old DR Congo international a target for Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Arsenal, Fenerbahce, and Galatasaray. (Teamtalk) Nice and Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand, 23, is generating interest from Leeds and Tottenham, both of whom have contacted the player's representatives. (TBR Football) England goalkeeper Nick Pope, 33, is not looking to leave Newcastle despite interest from Leeds, potentially delaying their attempts to sign Burnley's English stopper James Trafford, 22. (TBR Football) -BBC