Transfer news live: Mbeumo’s huge Man United demand, Wirtz hits out at Liverpool claims, Zubimendi to Arsenal update

Luka Modric has verbally agreed to join AC Milan, according to Sky in Italy.

The veteran midfielder is a free agent after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Milan are confident Modric will join them and believe a deal will be formally completed in the next 48 hours.

As a reminder, here’s the news that emerged this morning about Bryan Mbeumo’s potential move to Manchester United.

Mbeumo is keen on a move and talks are underway between the two clubs, with Brentford wanting at least £60m for the 25-year-old forward.

Now The Times have revealed Mbeumo’s wage demands, with £250k per week the staggering amount he is said to be desiring.

That would be five times his current £50k p/w salary with the Bees and although United are looking to offload two of their higher earners, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, who are both on about £300,000 a week, this would be a significant addition.

Mbeumo has scored 29 goals and produced 14 assists in the Premier League over the past two seasons, while his versatility in terms of playing on the right or through the middle is seen as a bonus.

Manchester City are set to make Tijjani Reijnders their first summer signing after agreeing a £46m fee with AC Milan.

The Netherlands midfielder will sign a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, assuming he passes a medical.

City hope the transfer will be completed in time for the 26-year-old to make his debut at the Club World Cup.

Were Liverpool to secure Florian Wirtz, it would be something of a statement signing as Arne Slot bids to build on Premier League triumph.

But it may also pose the Dutch manager a question or two, as Richard Jolly explains…

West Ham could be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer and they have opened talks to sign Aaron Ramsdale.

Recently-relegated Southampton are eager to offload the goalkeeper’s wages, report The Sun, with the Hammers expressing an interest.

Lukasz Fabianski is leaving the London Stadium and while Alphonse Areola has moments of high quality, he also has times where he looks incredibly fallible, so an upgrade at No 1 could be in order

Manchester United are interested in signing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo and are confident he wants to move to Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim wants to make the 25-year-old his second summer signing, with Matheus Cunha set to complete a £62.5m move from Wolves when he returns from international duty with Brazil.

United are yet to agree a fee with Brentford for Mbeumo, who has attracted attention from Newcastle and could be valued at around £60m.

But Amorim has targeted the Cameroon international as he looks to add goals to a United side who only scored 44 times in the Premier League last season.

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Liverpool are moving closer to getting a move for Milos Kerkez over the line.

Fabrizio Romano is reporting that there will be one more round of talks between the Reds and Bournemouth to reach an agreement.

Personal terms are already sorted and the 21-year-old left-back will likely be heading to Anfield

Tottenham skipper Son Heung Min could be set to leave the club this summer as they seek to reshape their squad ahead of their Champions League return.

The Telegraph are reporting that there are Saudi Pro League clubs prepared to make big offers for the 32-year-old forward.

He has one year left on his contract, so would generate a fee for Spurs, and Saudi clubs are particularly interested in the South Korean given his profile in Europe and Asia.

A club legend, he finally won a trophy with Tottenham when lifting the Europa League last month, and the speculation comes with boss Ange Postecoglou also expected to depart this week despite brining cup success.

Newcastle have expressed an interest in signing Brighton forward Joao Pedro.

Pedro has a number of admirers in the Premier League and Europe, with Newcastle having him on their shortlist of striker possibilities.

According to Sky Sports News, Pedro would only consider a move to a club where he was first-choice striker, which could be a stumbling block given the presence of Alexander Isak. However, the prospect of Champions League football is a positive.

Simone Inzaghi has left his role as Inter Milan head coach just three days after his side succumbed to a historic demolition in the Champions League final at the hands of PSG.

Inzaghi failed to guide the Nerazzurri to the fabled European crown in Munich, his second attempt having previously lost to Manchester City in the 2023 final.

The 5-0 defeat to PSG compounded Inter’s devastating season climax after missing out on the Serie A title to Napoli just eight days prior.

Inzaghi is now expected to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.