Liverpool are ready to break the British transfer record in a bid to sign Newcastle United’s Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 25, amid intensifying interest from Saudi Arabia. (Mail)
According to Talksport, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are also preparing a staggering transfer offer of over £130 million for Isak.
The striker’s omission from Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Singapore has only added fuel to the transfer speculation.
While Liverpool and Al-Hilal race to secure Isak’s signature, Chelsea and Manchester United have already ruled themselves out of the race.
United, in particular, have turned their attention elsewhere after recent investments in Brazil’s Matheus Cunha, 26, and Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo, 25. (Mail)
Should Isak depart, Newcastle have reportedly identified RB Leipzig’s Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko, 22, as their prime transfer target. (ipaper)
Manchester United’s pursuit of Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has hit a brick wall, with the Birmingham club informing the Red Devils that the 29-year-old England international is not for sale. (Telegraph)
Newly promoted Leeds United, looking to reinforce their squad, have reached an agreement with Lyon to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri in a £15.6 million deal. The 27-year-old is expected to undergo his medical during Leeds’ pre-season training camp in Germany. (Mail)
Bayern Munich are not backing down in their pursuit of Luis Diaz. The Bundesliga champions are preparing a fresh bid for the Colombian winger, 28, as Liverpool braces for more discussions amid Diaz’s growing interest in a move away. (Fabrizio Romano)
In a move to secure key assets, Liverpool have offered French centre-back Ibrahima Konate, 26, a new contract to ward off Real Madrid, who are reportedly keen on a summer or 2026 swoop. (Footmercato)
Juventus are facing uncertainty of their own after Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 27, failed to report for pre-season training. West Ham, Everton, and Liverpool are all circling, hoping to capitalise on the situation. (Gazetta dello Sport)
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, 30, has emerged as a target for Napoli as the Italian champions explore forward options. (Calciomercato)
Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, 22, is also on the radar of West Ham. The young attacker is reportedly open to leaving Anfield in search of regular first-team football. (Metro)
Tottenham are weighing a £15 million offer from MLS side LAFC for captain Son Heung-min. The 33-year-old South Korean is said to be evaluating his next move as the offer looms. (Sun)
Real Madrid are open to loaning 19-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Endrick to avoid stalling his development, although the teenager remains determined to fight for his place at the Bernabeu. (ESPN)
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