Liverpool is prepared to break the British transfer record once more for Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, aged 25. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia is also preparing a substantial bid, reportedly exceeding £130 million, after Isak was left out of Newcastle's pre-season tour of Singapore.
Chelsea and Manchester United have decided against pursuing Isak, with Manchester United having already invested significantly in Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, 26, and Cameroonian international Bryan Mbeumo, 25.
Should Isak depart, Newcastle is focusing on Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko, the 22-year-old striker from RB Leipzig, as a primary target.
Aston Villa has informed Manchester United that their striker Ollie Watkins, 29, is not available for transfer, despite interest from the Old Trafford club.
Newly promoted Leeds United has reached an agreement with Lyon for goalkeeper Lucas Perri, valued at £15.6 million. The 27-year-old Brazilian is expected to undergo a medical at Leeds' pre-season training camp in Germany.
Bayern Munich is poised to make another bid for Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz. Liverpool is aware of the 28-year-old's desire to leave, and discussions are ongoing.
Liverpool has offered French defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, a new contract to stave off interest from Real Madrid, who are eager to acquire him either this summer or next.
Brazilian international Douglas Luiz, 27, did not report for the first day of pre-season training at Juventus on Thursday, amid interest from West Ham, Everton, and Liverpool.
Chelsea's English winger Raheem Sterling, 30, has emerged as a target for Italian champions Napoli.
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott is open to leaving the club, with West Ham expressing interest in the 22-year-old England youth international.
Tottenham Hotspur is considering a £15 million offer from LAFC for captain Son Heung-min, as the 33-year-old South Korean evaluates his future.
Real Madrid is open to loaning 19-year-old forward Endrick to another club to aid his development, although the Brazilian prefers to fight for his place at the Bernabeu.
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