Bayern launch bid for Diaz, Forest denied over Wissa, Liverpool eye Ekitike move
Bayern Munich have submitted a €52m (£44.7m) offer for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, with the 28-year-old Colombia international now the subject of serious interest from the German champions.
Nottingham Forest have seen another bid rejected for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. The latest offer for the 28-year-old Congo international is reportedly below the £25m proposal they made in January, well short of Brentford’s £50m valuation.
Liverpool are preparing to enter talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over French striker Hugo Ekitike, 23. However, the move is expected to hinge on the potential departure of Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 26. The Reds have been monitoring Ekitike’s progress, though Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, 25, also remains on their radar.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, has hit a stumbling block, with the Gunners having had no contact with Sporting Lisbon for the past three days—raising concerns over the potential collapse of the deal.
Real Madrid are open to allowing Brazil winger Rodrygo to leave this summer, but the decision will ultimately rest with the 24-year-old, who is keen to remain in Europe. Following their Club World Cup defeat, head coach Xabi Alonso is reportedly looking to offload Rodrygo, along with Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos, 28, and Morocco international Brahim Diaz, 25.
The Spanish giants are also eyeing a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, 27, although they face competition from rivals Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal remain confident that highly-rated England Under-21 attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri will sign a new long-term deal, despite interest from Chelsea and several Bundesliga clubs in the 18-year-old.
Napoli’s negotiations with Galatasaray over a permanent deal for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 26, have stalled, with both clubs yet to agree on a transfer fee. Osimhen spent last season on loan with the Turkish side.
Sunderland are in discussions with winger Romaine Mundle over a new contract, amid growing interest in the 22-year-old Englishman from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is targeting a move for Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard. The Gunners are open to selling the 30-year-old Belgium international this summer.
Meanwhile, Real Betis remain hopeful of securing a permanent deal for Manchester United winger Antony. The 25-year-old Brazilian is expected to take a considerable pay cut if the move to La Liga goes ahead.
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy, 38, is attracting interest from Valencia. Former West Brom manager Carlos Corberan, now in charge at the Spanish club, is keen to bring the Englishman to La Liga.
