Transfer news live: Liverpool hope for Isak and Guehi breakthroughs, Arsenal near Hincapie deal – UK Times

Tottenham have pulled off the major signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a welcome boost for new boss Thomas Frank.

Spurs have tracked a high-quality attacking addition all summer and after recent failed pursuits of Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, the capture of 22-year-old Simons represents a significant coup for the north London club.

Versatile attacker Simons has joined Tottenham in a deal worth an initial £51.8m with further add-ons included.

Alejandro Garnacho was at Chelsea’s training ground on Friday in advance of his £40million move from Manchester United, head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed.

A deal was agreed on Thursday between the parties after the 21-year-old was made surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.

“I know he is around here,” said Maresca. “I don’t know exactly where.”

There’s confusion over the immediate future of Man United forward Antony, who looked to have secured a permanent move to Real Betis – where he has impressed on loan – after the Red Devils said they had accepted an offer.

But the news in this morning is that the Spanish club say they have withdrawn it, announcing in a statement: “Betis has retired its offer. Betis cannot afford a transfer fee, nor the amounts the player is supposed to receive.”

BBC Sport reports that: ‘There are unverified suggestions one of the stumbling blocks relates to a payment to Antony around his outstanding wages on a United contract that runs to 2027.’

Whether there will be a breakthrough remains to be seen, with Antony reportedly keen for the move and United keen to offload the nearly-£82m winger.

Big news first up: Chelsea’s somewhat erratic striker Nicolas Jackson is set for a record loan deal to Bayern Munich.

The 24-year-old was pushed down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge by the signings of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap this summer, and is heading to Germany for an initial upfront loan fee of £13m, with an additional £56.2m purchase option and a sell-on clause.

That is an option to buy rather than an obligation.

Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the summer transfer window.

It’s the final weekend, so it really is last chance saloon for a host of clubs and players to get the moves they want. Let’s get into it…