Transfer news: Liverpool hijack Man Utd deal as Chelsea seal agreement

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Al Hilal are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho this summer.

Qatari outlet Alkass TV Sports claimed the Saudi Pro League champions were weighing up a move for Garnacho.

Al Hilal have also been linked with a swoop for United midfielder Casemiro ahead of his expected exit.

Chelsea have been linked with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak in recent days.

However, The Telegraph report that the Blues are not pursuing a deal for Isak due to the finances that would be required.

The Swede is very likely to remain at Newcastle, who are under no pressure to sell despite failing to qualify for Europe.

Fulham have opened talks with Arsenal over a deal for midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe, according to reports.

GIVEMESPORT claim it will take around £34m to prize Smith-Rowe away from the Emirates Stadium this summer.

However, Fulham are said to current value him at around £25m, so a compromise will have to be reached for any agreement.

Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy is set to join Borussia Dortmund, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Guirassy has been strongly linked with multiple Premier League clubs after a fantastic season in the Bundesliga.

But he will remain in Germany after Dortmund triggered his £14m release clause.

Everton aren't interested in receiving any Manchester United players as part of a swap deal for Jarrad Branthwaite.

According to the Liverpool ECHO, Everton won't be bullied into a cut-price deal for Branthwaite and will demand around £75m.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof have been touted as potentials swap options, but the Toffees are uninterested in either player being used in a deal.

Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise will complete his Bayern Munich medical this week, according to Sky Sport Germany.

The Bundesliga giants are set to stump up more than £50million as well as possible add-ons to sign the Eagles ace, who had been attracting attention from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea before deciding to move to the Allianz Arena.

Olise will sign a five-year contract in Munich and will officially become a Bayern player later this week.

Manchester United are ready to welcome back Mason Greenwood for pre-season training if they fail to offload the striker in the next two weeks. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Getafe.

Lazio have expressed interest in the one-cap England international, but their initial £30million bid falls short of United's valuation by at least £10m.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his newly-formed football executive team at United are still inclined to sell Greenwood and use the funds from his sale to bolster the squad.

Despite significant interest from Lazio, Juventus and Napoli, a permanent deal is yet to be finalised, with United set to return for pre-season on July 8.

Chelsea are said to be in discussions for a bargain deal for Lille striker Jonathan David as they seek a new forward to challenge Nicolas Jackson for the first-choice No 9 spot. Previously, Tottenham were rumoured to be interested in the Canadian international.

Sky Sport in Germany have reported that the west London club have made inquiries about the player, who is also thought to be on West Ham and Manchester United's radar.

David's hefty £51million price tag last summer apparently put off Spurs, but he is expected to be available for a significantly lower fee.

With the striker entering the final year of his contract, Lille are reportedly willing to accept between £17m and £21m as per a report from The Mirror.

Crystal Palace are working on a deal to sign Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe from Sunderland, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder joined the Black Cats from Birmingham last summer.

Bellingham will be able to make his own decision over his future, with many other clubs interested in acquiring his services as well.

Meanwhile, Palace are also keen to land Norway winger Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge.

Chelsea have enquired about signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, according to the Daily Mail.

The two clubs have been in discussions about a potential transfer, with a fee in excess of the £115million the Blues paid to land Moises Caicedo needed to get a deal over the line.

Isak has lit up the Premier League since joining the Magpies from Real Sociedad two years ago and has bagged 35 goals in 67 appearances for his current employers. He is contracted to Newcastle until the summer of 2028.

Chelsea have been told that a move for former Fulham winger Ademola Lookman will cost them a staggering £50million, according to Italian publication Calciomercato.

The Blues have turned their attention to a new forward after missing out on Bayern Munich-bound Michael Olise.

The 26-year-old has shone for Atalanta over the last two seasons and scored a hat-trick in their Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly also interested in a move for the ex-Leicester, Everton and Charlton player.

Liverpool are not expected to have a blockbuster summer of transfers, according to The Mirror, despite appointing Arne Slot as their new manager.

The Reds, who finished nine points behind Premier League champions Manchester City last season, will only attempt to sign players who stand out in specific positions or if they are chasing back-up options for current starters.

Tottenham have reportedly been told to pay a staggering £150million if they want to tempt West Ham into selling Jarrod Bowen this summer. The England Euro 2024 star is a target for Ange Postecoglou, who is keen to bolster his attack in north London.

According to HITC, Spurs made contact with West Ham over signing Bowen but their efforts were rebuffed. It is claimed that the Hammers will not consider selling the 27-year-old for anything less than £150m.

That figure would make Bowen the Premier League’s most expensive player by some distance, toppling the £115m Chelsea spent on Moises Caicedo last summer.

Liverpool may be set to hijack Manchester United’s pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee as the Merseyside giants could emerge as contenders to sign the Bologna striker, according to CaughtOffside.

The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the 23-year-old striker, who scored 12 goals in 37 appearances last season. He is contracted to Bologna until the summer of 2026.

Chelsea have a verbal agreement in place with the agents of Marc Guiu and have told Barcelona they plan to trigger the striker’s £5million release clause, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

Formal steps will take place later this week and the player is expected to sign a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge.

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