Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has reiterated his desire to leave the club, with Liverpool still his preferred destination despite meetings with chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and co-owner Jamie Reuben. (Telegraph).
At Manchester United, talks are progressing on multiple fronts. The Red Devils have reportedly agreed a deal in principle with Real Betis for Brazilian winger Antony, 25, in what could be a loan move with an obligation to buy. United are also closing in on Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, 23, from Royal Antwerp. (Telegraph)
Meanwhile, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are monitoring Kobbie Mainoo’s situation, with the England midfielder, 20, said to be unhappy at Old Trafford. Fulham and Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson, 25, are also on Fulham’s radar. (Mail/TeamTalk)
Elsewhere, Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior (25) is nearing a loan switch to Porto, while Crystal Palace are in talks with Liverpool for Harvey Elliott (22) as a replacement for Eberechi Eze, who has joined Arsenal. (Sky Sports/Football Insider)
Bayer Leverkusen and Galatasaray are challenging Palace for Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, 30. Brentford are weighing up Borussia Dortmund’s forward Max Beier, 22, as Wolves’ striker Fabio Silva, 23, edges towards Dortmund. (Independent/Sky Sports)
Other notable moves include: Roma’s interest in Chelsea youngster Tyrique George (19), United’s Alejandro Garnacho rejecting a Saudi bid as Chelsea talks continue, West Ham pursuing Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa (21) and Nottingham Forest’s Ibrahim Sangare, plus Palace’s £26m agreement in principle for Yeremy Pino (22) of Villarreal. (Various sources)
Liverpool prospect James McConnell, 20, has signed a new five-year deal but will spend next season on loan at Ajax. (Athletic)