Transfer News: Manchester United, Everton, and Newcastle United Updates
Manchester United initiates discussions with Brighton regarding Carlos Baleba, Everton engages with Manchester City for Jack Grealish, and Alexander Isak trains separately amid Liverpool's interest.
Manchester United has reached out to Brighton through intermediaries to discuss a possible transfer for 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to reports from The Athletic.
Everton has begun negotiations to secure England attacking midfielder Jack Grealish, 29, from Manchester City, as reported by Sky Sports.
Meanwhile, Sweden striker Alexander Isak is currently training alone at Newcastle United amid interest from Liverpool . The 25-year-old also missed a recent family event organized by the club, as noted by the Mirror.
Newcastle has made a bid of approximately €30 million (£26.2 million) for German defender Malick Thiaw; however, AC Milan has declined the offer as they wish to retain the 23-year-old, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Nottingham Forest is nearing a deal to acquire 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus , who may also pursue Forest and Ivory Coast midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, 27.
Everton is similarly interested in Douglas Luiz and may explore a loan arrangement with an option or obligation to buy, as reported by the Mail.
RB Leipzig is in discussions regarding contract terms with Liverpool and England Under-21 midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, before making a formal transfer offer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Inter Milan may consider a move for Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, if they are unable to secure Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, 27, from Atalanta .
Mateo Kovacic , 31, of Manchester City , has attracted interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League this summer; however, the Croatian midfielder intends to remain at City, as per Fabrizio Romano.