Overview
- Liverpool has seen its £113 million offer for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz rejected and is preparing a fourth bid as negotiations continue over a fee reportedly approaching £126 million.
- Manchester United are in talks with Brentford over a potential £60 million move for Bryan Mbeumo, only to face a late challenge from Tottenham, which plans to hire Brentford boss Thomas Frank and pursue the striker.
- Arsenal have moved into advanced discussions with RB Leipzig for Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko as Mikel Arteta seeks a proven goalscorer to lead his attack.
- Newcastle United are seeking a season-long loan deal for Jack Grealish from Manchester City, with Eddie Howe ready to negotiate over the England international’s substantial wages.
- Chelsea have secured personal terms with Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens on a seven-year contract and are preparing an improved offer after their initial £29.5 million bid was rebuffed.