Football gossip: Gyokeres, Xavi, Antony, Zych, Esquivel, Alexander-Arnold

Manchester City are interested in Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, Xavi wants to take Raphinha from Barcelona if he becomes Manchester United boss, Antony the subject of Dutch interest.

Manchester City are eyeing a move for Sporting and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, as a long-term replacement for Erling Haaland. (Sky Sport Switzerland, via Mirror), external

Former Barcelona boss Xavi wants to take the Catalan club’s 27-year-old Brazil winger Raphinha to Old Trafford if he replaces Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony, 27, could be offered a route out of Old Trafford by his former club Ajax, but the Dutch giants are said to have some reservations about a deal. (De Telegraaf, via Mirror), external

Aston Villa are set to offer 20-year-old Polish goalkeeper Oliwier Zych a new contract amid reported interest from Arsenal and Brighton. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are tracking River Plate‘s 16-year-old Argentine attacker Felipe Esquivel. (Sport – in Spanish), external

Real Madrid are planning to offer Liverpool and England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, a contract in the range of £14m-15m per year until the 2029-30 season. (Caught Offside), external

Pep Guardiola has asked Manchester City to pursue RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, 21, with the Manchester City boss keen to bring in the Frenchman next summer. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Barcelona and Arsenal are both firmly interested in 20-year-old Colombia and Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, and the Gunners could be better placed to sign him. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Newcastle are willing to listen to offers for 25-year-old English midfielder Joe Willock in January. (Ekrem Konur), external