Football transfer rumours: Liverpool prepare final Zubimendi offer; Chelsea join Sancho race
Liverpool are readying one final take-it-or-leave-it offer for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi after the Spain international knocked back an initial approach. (El Diario Vasco – Spain)
Meanwhile, Liverpool are prepared to bid for another Sociedad star, winger Takefusa Kubo, but the Japan international is also keen to remain with his current club. (Tutto Juve – Italy)
Sporting CP are prepared to lower their demands for centre-back Goncalo Inacio. The Liverpool target has a £51m release clause but will be allowed to leave for £38m. (O Jogo – Portugal)
Saudi Arabian officials have made contact with the agent of Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao after seeing their pursuit of winger Vinicius Junior knocked back. (Globo Esporte – Brazil)
Manchester United have told midfielder Christian Eriksen to find a new club this summer ahead of a cut-price exit from Old Trafford. (Football Insider)
Aston Villa director Monchi has informed Chelsea that he is willing to meet the £37m release clause of striker Romelu Lukaku, exceeding the £21m offer currently on the table from Napoli. (Corriere dello Sport – Italy)
There is an £8.5m difference between Arsenal and Real Sociedad in talks over midfielder Mikel Merino. The Gunners have seen a formal offer of £25.6m knocked back. (El Desmarque – Spain)
Newcastle United have made it clear to both Arsenal and Manchester City that offers for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will not be entertained this late in the summer transfer window. (GIVEMESPORT)
Man City officials have spoken with the entourage of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, who is not looking to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer but would be open to joining the Premier League champions if he does decide to leave. (FootballTransfers)
Rodrygo is in no rush to leave Madrid / Soccrates Images/GettyImages
Chelsea have joined the race to sign Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from talks. A loan with an obligation to buy is possible but the two clubs could also focus on a permanent swap deal. (fussball.news – Germany)
Any interested clubs will have to offer Chelsea around £60m to sign winger Noni Madueke this summer. (The Athletic)
There is growing optimism that Atletico Madrid and Chelsea will strike a deal over forward Joao Felix for around €50m (£42.6m), which would unlock Conor Gallagher‘s exit. (HITC)
Barcelona have been offered the chance to sign PSG midfielder Danilo Pereira by his agent, Jorge Mendes. (Gerard Romero)
Porto could choose to reinvest the €47m (£40.1m) they received from Evanilson’s move to Bournemouth in a deal for Barcelona striker Vitor Roque. (Mundo Deportivo – Spain)
Manor Solomon is expected to leave Tottemham on loan before the summer transfer window closes. (Evening Standard)
West Ham United have enquired about a deal to sign PSG midfielder Carlos Soler. (The Mail)
Source: 90mins
