Transfer news live: Liverpool and Chelsea battle for Belgian star Malick Fofana and Arsenal handed major Eze boost

Liverpool’s busy window looks set to continue with Arne Slot now hot in pursuit of a new centre-half.

Marc Guehi appears to be the top candidate to become Virgil van Dijk’s new defensive partner with the future of Ibrahima Konate in doubt and Jarell Quansah bound for Bayer Leverkusen.

There is big news coming out of Paris, with L’Equipe suggesting that Viktor Gyokeres has informed Sporting CP of a desire to leave Lisbon for London and a move to Arsenal.

Gyokeres has widely been reported to have told his Portuguese employers that he wishes to leave this summer, and it appears Mikel Arteta’s side are his preference.

According to transfer specialist Nicolo Schira, via the Standard, the striker now has an agreement in principle on a five-year contract with Arsenal until 2030.

Staying where he is, it seems, is Antoine Semenyo – the forward has been connected with a host of clubs early in this summer window but Bournemouth have tied him down to a new deal until 2030.

Could bids yet still come for the Ghanaian? Of course, but the club’s position is now far stronger.

With the future of Rasmus Hojlund far from certain, and Viktor Gyokeres potentially pricey, Manchester United have made Ollie Watkins a transfer target, according to The Athletic.

The Aston Villa striker showcased his goalscoring prowess last season even while bouncing in and out of Unai Emery’s starting side – and the club will surely not part with the England international for a small sum.