Transfer news live: Liverpool agree striker deal, Sesko picks Man United, Eze to Arsenal update

RB Leipzig are exploring a deal for Liverpool forward Harvey Elliott, reports the Athletic.

Elliott is seen as a potential replacement for Chelsea-bound Xvi Simons, with talks between the two clubs at an early stage.

The Reds value Elliott at around £50m, and have no real need or great desire to sell the England U21 international at present.

The 25-year-old Sweden international headed back to Tyneside over the weekend after spending time working on his fitness at former club Real Sociedad as Premier Leaguechampions Liverpool formalised their interest in him with a £110m bid, which was swiftly rejected by the Magpies.

He reported to the club’s training headquarters on Monday morning as the rest of the squad returned from their pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea.

Manchester United are indeed “closing in on [a] deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig” reports David Ornstein.

The German club have accepted the previous bid from Newcastle but the striker wants to join Man Utd, and while there is no club-to-club agreement yet, “talks [are] advancing towards [a] conclusion”.

This one could move quickly from here!

Arsenal could make their first formal bid for Ebere Eze later this month as they wait for the proposed transfer of Fabio Vieira to Stuttgart.

The Gunners have targeted Eze all summer but rumours persist that Crystal Palace will insist that Arsenal pay the England international’s full release clause, which is around £68m.

The clause is set to expire around 16 August, though Palace could decide to remain firm in their valuation of the player.

Manchester United believe that Benjamin Sesko has chosen to join them after they submitted an official bid for the striker yesterday.

Sesko has been the subject of interest from Newcastle – who made their own bid ahead of United – and both clubs are waiting for the Slovenian’s final decision.

But Man Utd believe that the 22-year-old only wants to join them, reports Fabrizio Romano.

Al Hilal are closing in on a deal for Darwin Nunez after securing a verbal agreement with Liverpool, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian says that the “club to club agreement is done”, with the Saudi club in talks with the Liverpool striker over personal terms.

He does state that the final decision on the move rests with Nunez, however.

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