Overview

• RB Leipzig turned down Newcastle’s €75 million plus €5 million bonus bid and is demanding €80 million upfront, leaving Manchester United poised to make a formal offer as Sesko weighs his next move.
• Liverpool plans to submit a renewed £110 million bid for Alexander Isak once Newcastle secures a replacement striker, building on the club’s £116 million capture of Florian Wirtz.
• Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal has identified Darwin Núñez as its priority attacking target and is stepping up its pursuit after reports that the Liverpool forward is open to the move.
• Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the season-long loan signing of João Palhinha from Bayern Munich with a £21 million option to buy that strengthens their midfield.
• With Joe Gomez sidelined by injury and Jarell Quansah sold, Liverpool and Newcastle are both pursuing Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi to address centre-back shortages.