Overview

• Liverpool are on the verge of signing Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi after Jarell Quansah’s departure to Bayer Leverkusen created an urgent need in defence.
• Manchester United have seen two bids for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo rejected and remain in talks to secure the 25-year-old before pre-season.
• Chelsea have agreed deals worth a combined £105 million for Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro, both set to undergo medicals this week.
• Arsenal have shifted their attacking focus to Hugo Ekitike following stalled negotiations for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.
• The July 1 release of out-of-contract players has reignited negotiations, offering fresh leverage for clubs in the compressed summer window.