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Spending sprees are ongoing up and down the country, with the so-called ‘Big Six’ bolstering their ranks in hope of securing silverware next season, whilst Premier League newcomers are aiming to avoid relegation thanks to new signings.

Liverpool have splashed the cash on a host of acquisitions in recent weeks, and they look set to fork out over £80million to secure the signature of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.

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5 mins ago13:00Charlie Parker-Turner

Wharton set to snub Liverpool and Spurs

Adam Wharton is keen to remain at Crystal Palace next season, reports The Sun.

The midfielder has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester City and, in recent weeks, Tottenham.

However, the 21-year-old is ‘ready’ to put his Selhurst Park exit on pause – which will put Liverpool in pole position to secure his signature in 12 months’ time.

The Reds are said to have been lining up a move for the playmaker for several months, but they have already shaken up their ranks markedly already this summer and would rather hold off from making another big change.

37 mins ago12:28Charlie Parker-Turner

Manchester United hijack Gyokeres' Arsenal deal

Manchester United are reportedly hijacking Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres.

According to A Bola, the Red Devils are on the verge of striking a deal for the Sporting star, with Ruben Amorim making a late push to reunite with the striker.

United are said to be close to matching the offer which was put on the table by Arsenal.

2 hours ago11:20Charlie Parker-Turner

Sunderland deal breaks down

Armand Lauriente’s move to Sunderland has broken down, reports Sky Sports.

The forward was set to join the Black Cats from Sassuolo, but talks broke down after all parties could not reach a full agreement – ultimately prompting Sunderland to pull the plug on the deal.

Lauriente had travelled to Portugal to join up with the Black Cats for pre-season but will now return to Italy.

3 hours ago10:33Charlie Parker-Turner

Liverpool agree Ekitike deal

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike.

BILD report that the Frenchman will join the Reds in a deal worth up to £82million, with negotiations accelerating over the past 24 hours.

Ekitike is set to pen a six-year contract on Merseyside, having already agreed on personal terms with Arne Slot’s side.

Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Hugo Ekitike (Image: Getty)

4 hours ago09:18Charlie Parker-Turner

Spanish giants make contact with Chelsea defender

Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Renato Veiga’s entourage over a potential deal, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The defender is expected to leave Chelsea this summer and has been the subject of enquiries from clubs around Europe.

The Blues are demanding £34.6million to part ways with the Portugal international, which is a figure that is not out of reach for Atletico and they are prepared to step up their pursuit.

5 hours ago08:03Charlie Parker-Turner

Bayern set to make second Luis Diaz bid

Bayern Munich are preparing a second offer for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The Bundesliga outfit have shortlisted the winger as their top target this summer, and the Colombia international is said to be keen to leave Anfield and head to the Allianz Arena.

However, Liverpool have not been willing to entertain offers for Diaz, rejected approaches from Bayern and Barcelona.

Bayern are now preparing a fresh approach for the ex-FC Porto star, with Lyon’s Malick Fofana shortlisted as an alternative if their bid is rejected.

Luis Diaz is reportedly seeking a move away from Anfield (Image: Getty)

5 hours ago07:57Charlie Parker-Turner

Liverpool closing in on Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.

The Athletic report that the ‘outline of an agreement’ has been reached, with Ekitike also agreeing to pen a six-year deal on Merseyside.

The deal is expected to surpass Frankfurt’s record sale of £82.3million, with talks expected to conclude in the coming few days.

5 hours ago07:53Charlie Parker-Turner

Arsenal receive Gyokeres boost

Arsenal’s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres may soon accelerate thanks to the Almeria club president.

Sporting are keen to replace the Swedish striker with Almeria’s Luis Suarez this summer, but the forward has plenty of offer suitors which are pushing to strike a deal.

Almeria president Joao Goncalves has now revealed that his side won’t be waiting to specifically strike a deal with Sporting, which may force the Portuguese outfit to compromise on some of their demands for Gyokeres.

Goncalves told CNN Portugal: “Luis has had his best season, he's in the best moment of his career.

31 goals is a number any forward wants to achieve.

“We haven't had any official contact with Sporting to date.

We haven't received any formal or informal contact, but we have with other clubs, and we're moving forward with negotiations with other clubs.

We're managing our timing.”

Viktor Gyokeres is keen to leave Sporting (Image: Getty)

5 hours ago07:46Charlie Parker-Turner

Man Utd perform U-turn on loan plan

Manchester United have reportedly abandoned their plans to loan out Sekou Kone.

The 19-year-old was expected to spend next season at fellow INEOS-owned outfit Lausanne to gain valuable experience.

However, Mail Sport report that Kone has impressed to such an extent that Ruben Amorim and his staff have now decided that the midfielder should stay put.

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