Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal Eze deadline; Liverpool want Isak and Rodrygo; Man United prioritise Sesko
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are working on major deals as the summer transfer window heats up. The Gunners hope Viktor Gyokeres will debut in today’s friendly against Tottenham and are now said to have agreed personal terms with Eberechi Eze, for whom they remain in talks. There could be also be more movement on the horizon at the Emirates with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson, and Oleksandr Zinchenko tipped to depart, with the latter pair drawing interest from Fulham.
Liverpool are believed to be preparing a likely British transfer record offer to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle and have reportedly agreed a six-year deal in principle with the Swedish striker. The sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, which was confirmed on Wednesday, will help the Reds’ put together the financial makeweight required for
Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their attempts to sign a new striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko said to prefer a move to Old Trafford over St James’ Park. Nick Pope has emerged as a surprise goalkeeper target for the Red Devils alongside PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, and midfielder Morten Hjulmand is also on the transfer wish list at Old Trafford. Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Jorrel Hato after offloading Joao Felix to Saudi side Al-Nassr amid talks for Xavi Simons and links to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. Elsewhere, Tottenham must now look for a Morgan Gibbs-White alternative after the midfielder penned a new contract at Nottingham Forest. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news headlines
Real set out Rodrygo demands
Real Madrid have laid out their two conditions in the event that they let Rodrygo leave.
The Brazilian could depart the Bernabeu this summer, but COPE claim that they will only sanction an exit should the winger request a move, and they receive €100million for him.
Juve after O’Reilly
Juventus are interested in signing Matt O’Riley from Brighton.
Di Marzio reports that the Old Lady are keen on the Dane, although it would prove tricky to prise him away from Brighton, after he has impressed Fabian Hurzeler in pre-season. However, he did have limited game time last term.
Wrexham close on Coady
Sky Sports report that Wrexham are closing in on signing Conor Coady.
The former Wolves and Everton defender would be a statement arrival for the Championship new boys, who are almost there with agreeing a £2m deal with Leicester for the centre-back.
Ten Hag targets Hojlund reunion
Erik ten Hag wants Rasmus Hojlund to join him at Bayer Leverkusen.
The Dutchman is keen to bring the Dane to Germany, according to Caught Offside.
However, he could face competition from the likes of RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, AC Milan, Inter, Napoli and Juventus for the Manchester United man’s signature.
Skriniar joins Fener
Milan Skriniar has completed a permanent move to Fenerbahce from PSG.
The centre-back joins for a €10m fee, having moved to Turkey initially on loan last season.
West Ham make Hermansen approach
West Ham have made a bid for Mads Hermansen.
Sky Sports report that the Hammers have approached Leicester over their Danish goalkeeper, who worked with the Irons’ goalkeeper coach Casper Ankergren at Brondby.
Palhinha to Spurs update
Sky Germany have dropped an update on Joao Palhinha’s proposed move to Tottenham.
The Bayern midfielder is open to a move to north London, but the switch would most probably be a straight loan with no buy option or obligation.
Echeverri to follow Reis
Man City could send both Claudio Echeverri and Vitor Reis on loan to Girona.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the pair could head to the Spanish side on temporary deals to get more game time.
Wolves close on Ait-Nouri replacement
Wolves are closing in on the signing of David Moller Wolfe.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Black Country side have struck an agreement with AZ Alkmaar for the left wing-back, who will replace Rayan Ait-Nouri, who departed for Man City earlier in the window.
Lille had been interested in him after they lost Gabriel Gudmundsson to Leeds, but he will be heading to the Midlands.
Southampton reject Everton bid for Dibling
Southampton have turned down a bid from Everton for Tyler Dibling.
Sky Sports report that the Toffees offered £27m for the winger, with the Saints mentioning earlier in the year that they would only accept bids worth £100m.
That seems to no longer be the case, with £40m now mooted as an acceptable figure for Dibling’s services.
