Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool’s Real Madrid enquiry after Minteh bid rejected, Man Utd seal Baleba deal and Arsenal confirm Konsa

Now this would be audacious, Arsenal in for Victor Osimhen?

The Galatasaray striker, 27, would appeal, should he drop his wage demands, reports Footmercato.

It’s hard to imagine Mikel Arteta doing that one, with Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus still in the building, but the former Napoli striker has long since been linked with the Premier League, which could suit his all-action style.

Chelsea are braced for a bid from Aston Villa for Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson.

The 25-year-old had a lively World Cup off the back of a disappointing loan spell with Bayern Munich.

But the Telegraph reports that Unai Emery could look to add the Chelsea striker with an offer close to the £65m valuation.

Atletico Madrid are seemingly out at that price, despite their lofty £150m valuation of Julian Alvarez with Barcelona and Arsenal keen.

Liverpool are active with just over one week until the transfer deadline day.

A £60m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been rejected, but now the Times are reporting the Reds have made an enquiry to Real Madrid for Brazil forward Endrick.

The 20-year-old spent last term at Lyon and was a squad player for Brazil at the World Cup, though his future is unclear with Jose Mourinho in charge.

It’s a big day for Man Utd, who kick off their Premier League season against Hull at lunchtime.

But the news overnight of a deal in place to pay £70m for Carlos Baleba will also boost Michael Carrick.

The Brighton midfielder to undergo a medical this weekend.

Sky Sports reports there is a five-year deal on the table, with a sell-on clause for the Seagulls too.

The summer transfer window closes on 1 September as clubs across Europe aim to wrap up their summer business ahead of the 2026/27 season.

But while some teams will feel their business is done this summer, most clubs – especially some in the Premier League – know they need more arrivals if they’re to compete this season.

Chris Wilson has the rundown:

Liverpool could also make a further is €5m in achievable add-ons for the midfielder, while they have a 10 percent sell-on clause.

Jones was in the final year of his contract at Anfield and Liverpool risked losing him on a free transfer if they did not sell him this summer.

They had rejected a is €25m bid from Inter in June and, while new head coach Andoni Iraola said he wanted to keep the England international, Jones had told him he wanted to leave.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has claimed that the club will “definitely sign some players” before the end of the summer transfer window, with the Spaniard admitting his squad is “still quite thin” in places.

But Liverpool are trying to step up their efforts to make signings with new head coach Andoni Iraola saying he would like to have more wingers in his squad.

Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain far apart in their valuations of Bradley Barcola, with the Champions League winners wanting £145m for the France international.

Arteta has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr having been the ideal target. The Brazilian’s decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused Arsenal to reconsider the situation, and some thought has been given to waiting until either January or next summer when other deals could become possible.

Both Liverpool and Newcastle looked weakened after last summer’s Alexander Isak saga proved costly in more ways than one, but now the Swede must attempt to put that behind him, writes Senior Football Correspondent Richard Jolly: