Transfer news live: Liverpool advance in Ekitike talks amid Isak interest, Gyokeres to Arsenal, Jackson to Man United – UK Times

Liverpool have submitted a bid for Hugo Ekitike, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The proposal has been rejected by Frankfurt, who want more money for the Frenchman.

The amount of the bid is not specified, though the Italian explains that Ekitike has already said yes to joining the Reds.

Fabrizio Romano has now added that he believes Newcastle’s move for Ekitike is off, with Liverpool advancing instead.

David Ornstein is reporting that Newcastle United have ‘cooled’ their interest in Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, and are instead weighing up a move for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.

Clubs were quite £50m for the Congo international last summer.

The summer months of 2024 hardly shaped the season that followed for Liverpool, and Slot has already proven that he doesn’t require overwhelming transfer activity to be successful. Last summer, he saw just two arrivals come through the door in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili (who was immediately loaned back to Valencia) and Federico Chiesa, who played a total of just 104 minutes in the Premier League.

But with Trent Alexander-Arnold heading for the exit and a Premier League title to defend, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards are expected to engage in a substantial recruitment drive over the coming months.

Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.

The 27-year-old is on the lookout for a new club having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after falling out with boss Ruben Amorim and admitting he was “ready for a new challenge”.

Rashford is among five players to have informed United they wish to explore a future away from Old Trafford, where he came through the academy and scored 138 goals in 426 first-team appearances.

The BBC is reporting that Fulham have approached Arsenal to re-sign attacker Reiss Nelson.

Nelson spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage and it is believed that this deal is also likely to be a loan.

Fulham are the only side in the division yet to make any signings so far in the summer transfer window.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Fluminense’s Jhon Arias is set for a medical with Wolves.

The two clubs have a deal agreed for a €21m package, according to the Italian.

Arsenal are still interested in Eberechi Eze, with Mikel Arteta keen on the Palace playmaker. The club are set to approach Palace over a deal soon.

The 27-year-old has a £68m release clause, though Arsenal are expected to try and negotiate a deal at a lower price point.

Eze, who scored eight goals and got eight assists for the Eagles in the Premier League last season, is not believed to be deterred by Arsenal’s move for Noni Madueke.

The London club are expected to pay €63m guaranteed over instalments, with another €10m subject to add-ons.

Sporting climbed down from asking for a guaranteed €70m over changes of terms on issues like the payment of agent commissions.

Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, with Liverpool and Arsenal also interested.

The 19-year-old can play at left-back or centre-back and is valued around £40, according to reports.