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Liverpool are keen on adding Real Madrid forward Endrick if a deal for Yankuba Minteh fails, while Aston Villa look to add to their thin squad with free agent Leon Goretzka.
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Endrick is back at Real Madrid after spending the end of last season on loan at Lyon. David S. Bustamante/Real Madrid via Getty Images- Liverpool have reached a broad verbal agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh over contract terms, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Gambia international has given the green light to Liverpool’s project, although the deal remains some way off, with Brighton rejecting a second bid of £60 million for the 22-year-old. Talks between the two Premier League clubs are ongoing.
– If their attempts to sign Minteh are unsuccessful, Liverpool could instead turn their attention towards Real Madrid youngster Endrick, reports The Times. Liverpool have enquired about the Brazil international’s availability this summer, following his eye-catching loan spell at Lyon. It remains to be seen whether Madrid would allow Endrick to leave the club on loan — or permanently — this summer. The 20-year-old is under contract at Real Madrid until June 2030.
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– Aston Villa are in talks to sign former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a permanent deal, transfer reporter Matteo Moretto has revealed. The Germany international has been without a club since leaving Bayern at the end of June after almost eight years there. Despite previously being linked with the likes of Arsenal and Atlético Madrid, Goretzka has — thus far — failed to agree terms with any interested party.
– Arsenal remain interested in signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen but will not meet the Turkish Super Lig club’s full demands, according to Footmercato. The 27-year-old is admired by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as the the club look to add competition for forwards Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyökeres, but any deal for the player remains complicated. Arsenal are continuing to monitor Osimhen and have held discussions with Galatasaray, although they are determined to avoid overpaying for the striker, who scored 15 goals and provided five assists in 22 league appearances last season.
– Bournemouth are close to signing Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, according to Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio. The 29-year-old has given his final approval to make the switch, with the clubs now working on a full agreement. The proposed deal would see Di Gregorio join Bournemouth on loan with an additional long-term option. Juventus are open to his departure after signing goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week.
– Leeds United are one of several clubs showing an interest in signing Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan, reports TalkSPORT. The Ukraine international hasn’t played a competitive game since the 2024-25 season due to a long-term ban. However, with all charges against him now dropped, Mudryk is able to resume his playing career at Chelsea — or potentially elsewhere on loan if the club sanction his exit before the transfer window slams shut.
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Carlos Baleba has emerged as one of Brighton’s star players. Alex Pantling/Getty Images- Manchester United have agreed to a deal with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Cameroon international is set to move to Old Trafford for an initial fee of £65 million, with another £5 million due in potential add-ons. Read
– Tottenham have agreed on a deal worth up to £85 million to sign Savinho from Manchester City, sources told ESPN. Spurs will pay an initial £75 million plus a further £10 million in performance related add-ons, of which £5 million is easily achievable, ending a long-running pursuit of the 22-year old which dates back to last summer. Read
– Manchester City are in talks over a deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, sources have told ESPN. City are hopeful of reaching an agreement for the 22-year-old forward amid ongoing talks with Tottenham Hotspur around a deal for Savinho, with Spurs also hoping to wrap up a move for Omar Marmoush. Read
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– Chelsea fully expect Aston Villa to lodge an opening offer for striker Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea value him around the €65 million mark and are seeking a permanent transfer over another loan spell. (Telegraph)
– Manchester City are set to sign Palmeiras youngster Allan Elias after an agreement was struck between the two clubs. Personal terms have already been finalised. (Footmercato)
– Stuttgart have rejected Galatasaray’s €22 million bid for midfielder Bilal El Khannouss. The Bundesliga club are looking for closer to €60 million. (Footmercato)
– Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Muñoz is having “second thoughts” about joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer. (Football Insider)
– Olympiacos have submitted a €10 million offer for Genoa star Morten Frendrup, who is also wanted by Real Betis. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Bayer Leverkusen winger Ernest Poku has agreed personal terms with Fiorentina ahead of his anticipated move to the Serie A club. (Nicolo Schira)
– Como are preparing a €40 million bid for Fiorentina striker Moises Kean. (Nicolo Schira)
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– Sunderland have reached agreement on an £8 million deal to sign DR Congo under-23 international Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp. (Sky Sports)
– Manchester United are set to profit from a future transfer clause in Willy Kambwala‘s contract, who on the verge of joining Como from Villarreal. (Daily Mirror)
– Crystal Palace aren’t willing to let Ismaïla Sarr leave the club for anything less than €60 million, amid persistent links with Galatasaray. (Ekrem Konur)
– Celtic are close to finalising a deal for Chelsea left-back Landon Emenalo, who is set to join the Scottish champions on loan. (Sky Sports)
