Transfer news live: Man United hold Sesko talks, Liverpool’s Isak agreement, Eze keen on Arsenal

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The Independent understands the Swede is currently in London for his medical, allowing Arsenal to turn their attention to other targets.

Many are worried. A feeling is growing that Isak’s head has been turned, with that accentuated by the club’s frustrations in the transfer market.

The 25-year-old is coming into his prime, and just qualifying for the Champions League is no longer enough.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim insists the club will not sell unwanted players on the cheap and he is prepared to welcome them back into the fold if necessary.

The Old Trafford hierarchy are trying to find innovative solutions to multiple transfer issues this summer, as Ruben Amorim wants to continue his overhaul of the squad while moving players on. United’s PSR pressures are nevertheless well known, meaning they are investigating deals where players go both ways. The club also want an athletic number-six and a goalkeeper, with the potential order of signings dependent on opportunities and sales.

Manchester City have re-signed James Trafford for £27m from newly-promoted Burnley.

Trafford joins on a five-year deal after rejecting Newcastle to return to his former club, with City possessing the option to extend it for a further season.

City, who sold the 22-year-old to Burnley two years ago, activated the matching rights clause they put in that deal when Newcastle agreed a fee with the promoted club.

Amorim’s first summer in charge of United has seen the Portuguese boss sideline five players from his first-team group, with Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia all given time to explore a move away.

The 32-year-old midfielder arrives on Wearside having spent two years with Leverkusen and was part of their impressive 2023-24 season, where they were crowned Bundesliga champions and lifted the DFB-Pokal.

Xhaka made 49 appearances in all competitions for Leverkusen last season, including 10 in the Champions League.

Manchester United are understood to have held talks with RB Leipzig regarding Benjamin Sesko and a face-to-face meeting could follow according to Fabrizio Romano.

The 22-year-old Slovenian is also a reported target of Newcastle’s and discussions are said to also be ongoing between United and Aston Villa about Ollie Watkins.

Villa are understood to be against selling Watkins but could see their hand forced by a substantial bid.