Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Alvarez blow, Liverpool move on from Mbaye, Enzo Fernandez latest

It was widely rumoured that Liverpool had agreed personal terms with PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye ahead of a potential move to Anfield however The Standard now say that the Reds are unlikely to progress with a transfer for the 18-year-old despite exploratory talks.

The Athletic goes further and reveals that Liverpool and Mbaye had never agreed terms and that negotiations did not progress to a formal stage.

The Reds remain interested in PSG’s Bradley Barcola though are prepared to wait in order to reduce the current asking price of £145m.

Harry Kane is “relaxed” about his contract situation at Bayern Munich with both parties set to open discussions over the next couple of weeks.

Kane, 33, has entered the final 12 months of his deal at Bayern and the England captain expects talks to begin soon over extending.

“The talks will begin this week or next,” he said, according to Bild. “We will start the discussions, and as I’ve already said, we’re relaxed.

“I think they’re relaxed about the situation as well. Now is obviously the time to start talks, since we only have a year left. That’s important.

“But both sides are relaxed, and I’m quite sure that talks will take place this week or next.”

Wolves have made an enquiry for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry according to Sky Sports News.

They reported yesterday that Brighton had rejected a £7.5m bid for Cozier-Duberry from Rangers so Wolves’ potential bid will need to be higher than that.

Several other Championship clubs are also said to be monitoring his situation.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of right back Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who featured at this summer’s World Cup, becomes Newcastle’s first signing under Matthias Jaissle. The pair previously worked together at Red Bull Salzburg.

The 24-year-old Decic becomes Newcastle’s sixth signing of the summer and could be brought straight into the team that faces Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday, with Tino Livramento still sidelined following the injury that ruled him out of the World Cup.

Virgil van Dijk accepts it will take time to build a connection with new signings Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo after Liverpool’s central defence received a summer overhaul.

The departure of Ibrahima Konate after an indifferent season in which he played the majority of games alongside Van Dijk in their disappointing Premier League title defence and ongoing fitness issues with Joe Gomez and Giovani Leoni meant the club had to act to improve an area of weakness.

A £60m deal for Jacquet was agreed at the end of the winter transfer window, but he immediately sustained a season-ending injury and so his first appearance for his new club was delayed until Sunday’s 2-0 friendly win over Como.

The Premier League champions won the Community Shield in a statement display in Cardiff, giving Mikel Arteta an early-season triumph while condemning new City boss Enzo Maresca to defeat in his first game in charge.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of the original four-year agreement he signed after transferring from Tottenham Hotspur for £86.4 million back in August 2023.

Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new Scotland head coach.

The former Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco head coach has signed an initial two-year contract to succeed Steve Clarke.

Pocognoli, a former Belgium international, led Union to the 2024-25 Belgian title in his first season as a head coach.

Liam Delap could be available for around £50m this summer and the Chelsea forward will have no shortage of suitors.

Teamtalk report that Everton lead the chase for the 23-year-old, with Nottingham Forest and Newcastle also on the radar. Italian side Como, who will be playing Champions League next season, have also been linked with the striker.

Chelsea have brought in Danny Welbeck to support Joao Pedro this season, with opportunities for Delap set to be limited.

Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Manchester United in 20 months after returning to Michael Carrick’s side for their final pre-season fixture against AC Milan, but his Old Trafford future remains unclear.

“Obviously the transfer window is still open. As players, we hope he stays because if he does, he is a big asset to have. He can improve us for sure,” defender Harry Maguire said after the loss to Milan.

“You saw when he came on, he threatened the backline really well. He could have ‌scored. He’s a huge threat. I’ve played with Marcus for numerous years and I know that playing against him `and playing with him in training is going to help us.”