Transfer news live: Liverpool’s new Wirtz bid, Arsenal’s Sesko talks and Man United striker latest – UK Times

Italy midfielder Jorginho has joined Brazilian side Flamengo ahead of this month’s Club World Cup, following a mutual termination of his contract with Arsenal, both clubs said.

Jorginho, whose Arsenal deal was set to expire at the end of the month, has joined Flamengo on a contract until July 2028.

The 33-year-old Brazil-born Italy international moved to North London from Chelsea in January 2023, making 78 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal.

Arsenal finished second to champions Liverpool in the Premier League in the recently-concluded season.

“We can confirm that we have reached a mutual agreement with Jorginho to end his contract with immediate effect to become a free agent,” Arsenal said in a statement late on Friday.

And if Gyokeres arrives, United will need to offload one of their strikers – most likely Rasmus Hojlund. The forward is reported to be frustrated with his season, which yielded only 10 goals from 52 appearances, and is thought to be interested in a return to Serie A after leaving Atalanta two years ago.

Inter have made serious enquiries for the 22-year-old in a transfer expected to worth around £40m to United.

Viktor Gyokeres is open to joining his former manager Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.

That’s according to TalkSport, who report that Sporting want £60m for the prolific striker, who has 97 goals in 102 games in Portugal.

Gyokeres is a wanted man, with Arsenal also interested in his signature and with Champions League football to offer, but United hope Amorim can persuade the Swede to move to Old Trafford.

And they will be buoyed by signs that the 27-year-old wants to join.

When is a transfer advancing and when is a transfer proceeding well?

Arsenal’s interest in Benjamin Sesko appears to be doing both, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Though no agreement is expected imminently.

We start with the news that Liverpool have launched a new record bid for Florian Wirtz, raising their offer to a club record £113m.

Bayer Leverkusen are believed to want £150m for the Germany international, who would prefer a move to Anfield.

Wirtz also attracted attention from Bayern Munich but told the German champions he wanted to go to Liverpool.

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