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Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the sides actively working on new signings in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest summers in English football history.

United are still attempting to strike an agreement with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo, but two more Premier League targets have emerged in recent hours.

Besiktas are among the favourites for his signature.

6 hours ago14:52Alex Turk

Liverpool make Hugo Ekitike contact

Liverpool have initiated contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of Hugo Ekitike, according to reports.

The Athletic claim that Liverpool have joined Newcastle United in making an approach for the 23-year-old striker.

Frankfurt rejected a bid worth £65m from Newcastle, and it remains to be seen whether the Magpies will return to the table.

But after informing Newcastle that they were ready to pay £120m to sign Alexander Isak, Liverpool have now joined them in the race for Ekitike.

6 hours ago14:30Alex Turk

DONE DEAL!

From my perspective, if you go from Manchester United to Barcelona, that’s a step up that he hasn’t deserved.”

9 hours ago11:17Alex Turk

Sunderland want Granit Xhaka

Sunderland have been showing ambition this summer ahead of their Premier League return, and that looks set to continue...

The Black Cats are reportedly eyeing an audacious swoop for former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka!

Sunderland are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over an £8.6million deal for the 32-year-old midfielder.

Xhaka has been offered a three-year contract at the Stadium of Light, but Saudi Arabian club NEOM are also in the hunt.

10 hours ago10:29Alex Turk

Luis Diaz wants Liverpool exit

Luis Diaz still wants to leave Liverpool this summer despite the club rejecting multiple bids from Bayern Munich, according to reports.

Fabrizio Romano claims Bayern and Barcelona, who also had an offer rebuffed, plan to try again this summer.

Both clubs are in direct talks with the representatives of Diaz, who remains open to leaving Anfield for a new challenge.

Liverpool don't want to sell the Colombian.

Luis Diaz wants to leave Liverpool.

(Image: Getty)

11 hours ago09:50Alex Turk

Ipswich reject Omari Hutchinson bid

Brentford met the value of Omari Hutchinson's Ipswich Town release clause on Tuesday, but there is not yet an agreement on the structure of payments.

According to Sky Sports, the £35m clause expired at 5pm on Tuesday, and Ipswich have no intention to sell the winger.

Hutchinson is said to be keen on a move to Brentford and has been left disappointed that a deal was not agreed between the clubs.

Brentford remain interested.

12 hours ago09:00Alex Turk

Alexander Isak would be 'superb' for Liverpool

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge would be surprised if Newcastle United allowed Alexander Isak to move to Anfield this summer.

However, the 66-year-old believes Isak would be a guaranteed hit if he did make the blockbuster switch.

He told BetBrain: "Liverpool have some thinking to do in regard to the centre forward position.

For me, Alexander Isak is the player on everyone’s mind and would be the perfect addition up front.

"He’d be a superb signing, but I can’t see Newcastle letting him go, and if they did, it would be for a huge fee.

"I don’t know what the club’s plans are, but they need to get something sorted before the start of the season."

12 hours ago08:32Alex Turk

Arsenal reach Ethan Nwaneri agreement

Arsenal have struck an agreement in principle with Ethan Nwaneri over a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The 18-year-old winger and his representatives want to sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium, snubbing interest from several other clubs.

13 hours ago07:59Alex Turk

Brentford bid for Bryan Mbeumo replacement

Brentford have submitted a £35million bid for Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson, according to the Daily Mail.

That is believed to have triggered his release clause at Portman Road, which should unlock a deal.

Amid reports that Brentford view Hutchinson as Bryan Mbeumo's replacement, it may move Manchester United closer to sealing their priority target.

Brentford have bid £35m for Omari Hutchinson.

(Image: Getty)

13 hours ago07:53Alex Turk

Liverpool make Alexander Isak contact again

Liverpool have locked onto Alexander Isak as their priority striker target in what would be the most blockbuster deal of the summer.

And, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Reds have contacted Newcastle United again to confirm their intention to present a Premier League record bid.

Liverpool are said to be willing to splash £120m to sign the 25-year-old, but Newcastle's stance is that he is not for sale.

13 hours ago07:49Alex Turk

Man Utd in talks for Premier League trio

Unless you have been living under a rock, it was already public knowledge that Manchester United have been in talks to sign Bryan Mbeumo for the past month.

Now, two more Premier League targets have emerged.

According to Argentine journalist Gaston Edul, United are concretely advancing in their efforts to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

Negotiations are said to be already underway with Villa after Andre Onana's ill-timed hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, talkSPORT report that United are interested in signing Brighton left-back Pervis Estupinan this summer.

It's claimed that the Old Trafford giants are already holding discussions with his representatives, with Brighton willing to part ways.

13 hours ago07:47Alex Turk

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