Benjamin Sesko looks on
Arsenal want to sign Benjamin Sesko
We're a week into the second transfer window of the summer and already the British transfer record has been broken. Liverpool have signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal which could end up costing them £116m.
And the Reds' business is not over. Arne Slot's side have reached an agreement for a £40m deal to sign Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, who is set for a medical this week.
And the Reds are also keen on Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, but they have Arsenal for company. While Jarell Quansah could depart the club.
The Gunners are pushing for Benjamin Sesko as they eye a new frontman, but the RB Leipzig star's demands could still scupper the deal. Perhaps a move for Viktor Gyokeres is not yet off the table however. Confirmation of Martin Zubimendi's transfer may not happen until next month.
Manchester United are also in the market for a forward having already added Matheus Cunha. But exits will equally be on Ruben Amorim's mind.
United have yet to part ways with Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony or Alejandro Garnacho. And the club may need the financial boost with significant prices quoted for the likes of Gyokeres and Bryan Mbeumo.
Keep up to date with all of the day's transfer news below...
07:58Scott Trotter
Guehi stance
Liverpool will not be held to ransom by Crystal Palace over Marc Guehi this summer with the champions only willing to press ahead with a move if the price is right.
The Reds are unwilling to pay big money for Guehi and Palace may have to do a deal in order to avoid losing the former Chelsea man for nothing next year. Liverpool could yet face strong competition however.
Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace after winning the FA Cup with the Eagles
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07:34Scott Trotter
Kolo Muani race
Chelsea are said to have joined the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani. Manchester United have previously considered singing the Frenchman, who is currently on loan at Juventus.
French publication L'Equipe report that the Blues have entered negotiations with PSG over a deal.
Randal Kolo Muani after giving Juventus the lead at Como
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07:21KEY EVENT
Gundogan wants to stay
Ilkay Gundogan insists he wants to stay at Manchester City and fight for his place. Turkish giants Galatasaray want to sign Gundogan this summer and City boss Pep Guardiola hinted they may allow him to leave because the squad is too big.
“I have a one year contract," he said. "And I'm very happy here. I think everyone knows that. And I am committed to the competition...continue...
Ilkay Gundogan wants to stay at Manchester City (
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07:09Scott Trotter
Bayern hijack
Bayern Munich are set to enter the race to sign Borussia Dortmund ace Jamie Gittens this summer, after Chelsea were unable to agree a deal ahead of the Club World Cup.
The Blues made two bids earlier this month, the second being worth £42m, but the first to hit £50m may be successful.
Jamie Gittens playing for Borussia Dortmund against Fluminense (
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06:57KEY EVENT
Liverpool exit
Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have to an agreement over their third deal of the summer with Jarell Quansah set to exit Anfield. Reports claim a £35m deal has been agreed with the Reds including a buy-back clause in the transfer. Quansah is set to commit to a five-year contract.
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06:55KEY EVENT
Sancho latest
Jadon Sancho has yet to find an exit from Manchester United but is said to be willing to move to Italy. One route out of the club may be dependent on another deal failing first however.
Repoorts in Italy suggest that a move from Juventus for 25-year-old depends on whether they sign Francisco Conceicao from Porto.
Jadon Sancho's future remains up in the air (
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06:52KEY EVENT
Sesko U-turn
It's not all going smoothly for Arsenal as they attempt to finally sign a new forward.
Arsenal are said to be growing frustrated with Benjamin Sesko's wage demands as they look to wrap up a deal for a new striker this summer.
And while the club are ready to pay £70m for the RB Leipzig star, talks with Sesko's camp over his wages are not going smoothly.
Benjamin Sesko is a target for Arsenal (
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06:51Scott Trotter
Good morning
Thanks for joining us for another day of transfer news. We're a week into the second window and there's plenty more still to happen before the Premier League restarts.