Arsenal's pursuit of Sesko in doubt as Bayern rival Chelsea for Gittens
Arsenal’s proposed £70m move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, 22, is under threat due to concerns over the Slovenia international’s wage demands. Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres, 27, remains a potential alternative for the Gunners.
Chelsea face fresh competition in their efforts to sign 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens, with Bayern Munich prepared to offer Borussia Dortmund a £55m fee to secure his services.
Juventus remain interested in Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho, 25, though a formal bid may hinge on the outcome of their pursuit of Porto winger Francisco Conceição.
Chelsea have no intention of selling forward Nicolas Jackson, 24, this summer despite reported interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and across Europe.
Liverpool have agreed a £35m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of 22-year-old defender Jarell Quansah. The agreement includes a buy-back clause for the England U21 international.
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Italy and Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, 25, who has a €52m (£44.5m) release clause active between 1-15 July.
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen, 29, is expected to depart the club ahead of the new season.
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Wrexham and Stockport County are monitoring 31-year-old forward Tom Lawrence, who is available following his exit from Rangers.
Paul Mullin could be on his way out of Wrexham, with League One side Wigan Athletic considering a season-long loan move for the striker, who is under contract at the Racecourse Ground for another two years.
Derby County manager John Eustace is targeting a reunion with veteran duo Danny Batth and Andi Weimann, both 33, who are currently free agents following their departures from Blackburn Rovers. Meanwhile, Luton Town captain Carlton Morris is expected to undergo a medical at Derby once he returns from holiday.
Rangers manager Russell Martin has identified Leicester City centre-back Conor Coady, 32, as a transfer target. The former England international has one year remaining on his current deal with the Foxes.
Birmingham City are showing interest in Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle, who has struggled for playing time since arriving from Manchester City.
Stoke City may offload promising striker Nathan Lowe, 19, with Huddersfield Town reportedly preparing a £2.5m bid following his impressive loan spell at Walsall.
Ross County are believed to have secured a deal to sign Harrogate Town midfielder Dean Cornelius, 23, on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June.