. PREMIER LEAGUE
Liverpool is prepared to make a bid of €120 million (£101.2 million, $136.9 million) for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, as reported by Fichajes.
The Reds are looking for a positive response from the Sweden international if negotiations regarding a new contract falter.
Manchester United is poised to face another setback in their pursuit of a new striker, as Sky Sports News indicates that Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta is currently in discussions to sign a new contract.
Juventus is also interested in the 27-year-old.Initial discussions have taken place between Newcastle and Nottingham Forest regarding winger Anthony Elanga.
The Daily Mail reports that Forest will only entertain offers if Elanga expresses a desire to leave.
According to Calciomercato, Chelsea is prepared to present a take-it-or-leave-it proposal to AC Milan concerning goalkeeper Mike Maignan, after their initial offer of less than €20 million (£16.9 million, $22.8 million) was rejected.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has traveled to London for discussions with Chelsea regarding winger Noni Madueke, as per Napoli Network. An asking price of £50 million ($67.7 million) has been established.
Marseille has submitted an offer to acquire West Ham United defender Nayef Aguerd, according to Foot Mercato.
The Morocco international has made a strong impression during his loan spell with Real Sociedad this season.
Sunderland has rejected an offer from Borussia Dortmund for midfielder Jobe Bellingham, as stated by Sky Sports Germany. Negotiations are ongoing following a bid that was below €25 million (£21.1 million, $28.5 million).
Manchester City midfielders Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gündogan are both on the radar of Turkish giants Galatasaray, according to Fotomac. Pep Guardiola is amenable to parting with the latter.
. LA LIGA
Jürgen Klopp, the head of global soccer at Red Bull, has made a personal effort to contact Real Madrid in an attempt to negotiate the transfer of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško, as reported by DefensaCentral.
However, Los Blancos have shown no interest in this matter.In contrast, new manager Xabi Alonso has expressed a desire to acquire Edin Džeko, according to TodoFichajes. The 39-year-old forward is expected to be available on a free transfer as he prepares to leave Fenerbahçe.
Barcelona is prepared to offer Marc-André ter Stegen an entire year’s salary in exchange for his agreement to terminate his contract, as reported by SPORT. The German international has been cautioned that he will not feature in the upcoming season following the anticipated arrival of Joan GarcÃa.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham Hotspur have all made unsuccessful attempts to sign River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono, according to TBR Football. The 17-year-old talent has rejected all offers and is poised to join Real Madrid.
. MLS
Lionel Messi is encouraging Inter Miami to acquire former Manchester United and Argentina defender Marcos Rojo, according to TNT Sports. The 35-year-old currently has a contract with Boca Juniors that extends until the end of the year.
Charlotte FC has already rejected offers reaching $6 million for Adilson Malanda, as reported by Tom Bogert. PSV Eindhoven has shown interest, but the MLS team is resolute in their decision not to sell.