Transfer news live: Liverpool reach Isak agreement, Arsenal’s Eze stance, Rangers close on Spurs star

Transfer news, rumours and done deals

• Liverpool 'agree personal terms' with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak
• Rangers close in on loan deal for Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore
• Manchester City reject £25m offer from Forest for James McAtee
• Arsenal refuse to play ball over Crystal Palace over Eberechi Eze price
• DONE DEAL! Liverpool sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich

Man Utd exploring swap deals with Chelsea and Aston Villa for Garnacho

Manchester United have spoken to both Chelsea and Aston Villa about Alejandro Garnacho, as well as the possibility of players such as Nicolas Jackson and Ollie Watkins going the other way.

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.

Chelsea's interest in Garnacho is long-standing, but there is one main obstacle as regards any potential trade. While the Stamford Bridge hierarchy value Jackson at £80m, they don't want to pay more than £30m for Garnacho.

United are themselves holding a firm line on valuations, as they attempt to maximise sales. The club have especially dug their heels in on Garnacho and Antony, who has considerable interest from La Liga after his performances for Real Betis last season.

Alejandro Garnacho is one of four unwanted players left at home by Manchester United (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

City re-sign Trafford from 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.

And Trafford, a long-term target for Eddie Howe, decided against going to St James’ Park in favour of a move to the former Premier League champions - the latest blow in what has been a frustrating transfer window for the Magpies, having already lost out in their pursuits of Hugo Ekitike, Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.

Why Gyokeres changes the title race

When Arsenal finally accelerated plans to get a striker this summer, they had one fixed line. That was not to go above £65m.

Such a figure might make it sound like they weren’t that serious about a striker - and there have been some questions about the exact level of the talented Viktor Gyokeres - but then this wasn’t quite about getting the striker anymore. It was about options, and having enough to finally win the title.

This is the defining trait of Arsenal’s summer so far, which is that Mikel Arteta is determined to address the key flaws of last season.

PSG close to agreement for Chevalier

Fabrizio Romano reports that PSG are close to reaching an agreement with Lille to sign goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier for €40m.

“Agreement done with the goalkeeper and deal at final stages between clubs,” reports Romano.

It is not known whether the signing will be made as a replacement for Gianluigi Donnraumma, who it is said could be on the way out from the Champions league winners.

Everton agree deal to sign Aznou

Everton have agreed a deal worth £8m to sign Bayern Munich left-back Adam Aznou.

The 19-year-old will join the Toffees on their USA tour once the move is finalised, reports Ben Jacobs.

United 'lead race' for Donnarumma and eye Pope

There are mixed reports on Manchester United’s hunt for a goalkeeper this morning.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport says United have moved into pole position to sign PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma after initial contact was made with the club.

But elsewhere it has been reported by TalkSport that United are considering moving for Newcastle’s Nick Pope, and that the club are reluctant to get dragged into a bidding war with Chelsea, City and others over Donnarumma.

Donnarumma is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world (Getty Images)

Antony targeted by Saudi club

Man Utd winger Antony could be set for a move to Al Nassr, with reports suggesting that the Saudi club have made an offer to sign the Brazilian.

Al Nassr are close to completing a deal for Joao Felix but it is not thought that this would affect a move for Antony, with United said to be demanding around £30m.

Real Betis remain interested after a successful loan spell last season, but the Spanish club are said to be finding it difficult to raise the required funds.

Ajax and Chelsea near breakthrough over Hato

Chelsea are now closing in on a deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax.

An agreement is “yet to be reached but getting nearer”, with a compromise expected to take the fee closer to the €40m mark.

“Personal terms in place” for the 19-year-old, reports The Athletic.

And Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal is “very close” with Ajax after progress in talks yesterday.

Hato has impressed for both Ajax and the Netherlands national side this season (UEFA via Getty Images)

The logic behind Liverpool’s decision to sell Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz was electric for Liverpool at his best, but the 28-year-old provided an opportunity for the Reds to refresh the squad with a deal for Alexander Isak still possible after Hugo Ekitike’s arrival.

Liverpool sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich

Luis Diaz has left Liverpool to join Bayern Munich for £65.5m.

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the German champions and will replace Leroy Sane in Vincent Kompany’s squad.

Liverpool had rejected a first offer of £58.5m before accepting an improved bid after Bayern maintained their interest and the former Porto player wanted to go.

Diaz had initially asked to leave Liverpool last summer while the club’s attempts to tie him down to a longer deal failed, with the Colombian asking for significantly more than they were willing to pay.

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Chelsea readying opening offer for Simons?

Chelsea are reportedly preparing an opening bod for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, according to talkSPORT.

The German club are said to be willing to sanction a move for around €70m, with Chelsea hoping to agree a deal at a slightly lower sum.

Terms are already in place with the 22-year-old.

Arsenal have also considered a move for the Dutchman but have not made contact with Leipzig.

Simons is set to depart the Bundesliga (AP)

DONE DEAL! Luis Diaz leaves Liverpool and completes Bayern Munich move

Luis Diaz has completed his move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich.

The winger will join the German champions in a €75m move after three-and-a-half years at the Reds, where he won the Premier League title last season.

“Everybody at Liverpool FC thanks Luis for all of his contributions during his time at the club and wishes him the best for the future,” the club said.

(PA Wire)

Everton plot shock move for Man City forward Jack Grealish

Everton are aiming to secure a loan deal for Jack Grealish, although any negotiation depends on whether Manchester City will accept a "deluxe" temporary agreement or push for a permanent sale.

The 29-year-old has been frozen out of Pep Guardiola's squad, having not been taken to the Club World Cup, and is free to look at other options.

A football fan has pleaded guilty to Manchester City’s Jack Grealish (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

Leipzig using Ekitike fee as benchmark?

Reports from Germany suggest that RB Leipzig will use the fee Liverpool paid for Hugo Ekitike as a reference point for their valuation of Benjamin Sesko this summer.

Ekitike completed a £79m move to Liverpool earlier in the window, with Leipzig expected to demand a similar sort of fee for their Slovenian striker, who is a target of Newcastle and Man Utd.

Benjamin Sesko’s future remains unclear (Getty Images)

Forest making progress in Ndoye deal

Nottingham Forest are “in advanced talks” with Italian side Bologna over the signing of winger Dan Ndoye, reports the Telegraph.

The deal to sign the Switzerland international would be for a club record fee, above the £30m Forest paid for Ibrahim Sangare.

Ndoye will sign a five-year contract if he completes his move.

Nuno Espirito Santo is also targeting Adama Traore, with talks starting with Fulham over a potential deal, while Jacob Ramsey and Ben Doak are two other options who have been discussed.

Liverpool 'agree personal terms' with Isak

The Sun is reporting that Liverpool have reached an agreement with Alexander Isak’s team over personal terms for a five-year deal.

The Newcastle striker wants to leave the club this summer and is pushing for an exit with the Premier League champions the most likely destination.

Isak currently earns around £130,000 per week and a move to Liverpool could see that rise to £300,000 pw.

Liverpool have yet to agree a fee with Newcastle but the North East club will demand at least £150m. The Reds believe they could do a deal for £120m instead.

Liverpool are long-time admirers of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

Arsenal refuse to play ball over Eze

Arsenal are not willing to meet Crystal Palace’s demands for Eberechi Eze.

That’s according to The Athletic, which reports that Palace are holding out for more than £60m, as per Eze’s release clause.

Arsenal will only produce a bid if Palace lower their price.

Arsenal are keen to secure a deal with the highly rated winger (Getty Images)

City reject £25m offer from Forest for McAtee

To Manchester, where City have rejected a bid of £25m from Nottingham Forest for midfielder James McAtee.

Sky Sports reports that the 22-year-old is valued far higher by City, where he played regularly at the Etihad last season.

McAtee is expected to leave this City this summer as he goes in search of regular first-team football.

James McAtee is set to leave Man City (Getty Images)

Rangers close in on Spurs' Moore

We start with the news that Rangers are closing in on a loan deal for Tottenham prodigy Mikey Moore.

The 17-year-old broke into Spurs’ first team last season and made some impressive contributions, particularly in their run to Europa League glory.

Now he is set for a season in Glasgow, according to Fabrizio Romano, as Russell Martin plots Rangers’ ascent back to the top of Scottish football.

Mikey Moore celebrates scoring Tottenham’s third goal in a 3-0 win over Elfsborg last season (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

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