Manchester United and Newcastle eye Nicolas Jackson as Sesko backup
Both Manchester United and Newcastle have identified Chelsea’s Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, as a contingency option if they are unable to sign RB Leipzig’s Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko, 22.
The Athletic – subscription required
Manchester United Could Target Ollie Watkins if Sesko Deal Fails
Aston Villa are preparing for potential interest from Manchester United in England striker Ollie Watkins, 29, should the Red Devils fail to secure a move for Sesko.
Teamtalk
RB Leipzig Open Talks with Liverpool Over Harvey Elliott Transfer
RB Leipzig have approached Liverpool regarding a possible deal for English midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22. The Reds are demanding £40m plus a buy-back clause, or a fee above £50m without one.
The Athletic – subscription required
Manchester United Turn Down Multiple Offers for Harry Maguire
Manchester United have rejected five bids from both Premier League and Serie A clubs for England defender Harry Maguire, 32.
Mail
Juventus Willing to Sell Lloyd Kelly, Eye Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior
Juventus are open to selling English centre-back Lloyd Kelly, 26, and view Arsenal’s Polish defender Jakub Kiwior, 25, as a possible replacement.
Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian
Sunderland Keen on Free Transfer for Calvert-Lewin
Sunderland are interested in signing former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer. The 28-year-old wants to assess any Premier League interest before deciding.
Talksport
West Ham Maintain Interest in Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey
West Ham United remain interested in Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, 24, as the Englishman weighs his future at Villa Park.
Mail
Liverpool Monitoring Parma Starlet Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool are scouting several young centre-backs across Europe, including 18-year-old Italian Giovanni Leoni from Serie B side Parma.
Times – subscription required
Newcastle to Make Move for AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United are preparing an approach for 23-year-old Germany defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan.
Fabrizio Romano
Nottingham Forest to Hold Talks Over Douglas Luiz Transfer
Nottingham Forest plan to meet with the agent of Juventus and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz as they seek to finalise a move for the 27-year-old.
Football Italia
RB Salzburg’s Mads Bidstrup Tops Nottingham Forest’s Wish List
RB Salzburg’s Danish midfielder Mads Bidstrup, 24, is at the top of Nottingham Forest’s list of summer transfer targets.
Florian Plettenberg
Championship Clubs Pursue Former United Defender Brandon Williams
Ex-Manchester United left-back Brandon Williams, 24, is attracting interest from several Championship sides, including Hull City, despite being clubless for a year.
Mail
Derby Set to Sign Bobby Clark on Loan from RB Salzburg
Derby County are on the verge of signing 20-year-old English midfielder Bobby Clark on a season-long loan from RB Salzburg. Clark previously featured for Liverpool.
Sky Sports
Tottenham Target Rafael Leao and Rodrygo in Forward Search
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen their attack and have AC Milan’s Portuguese forward Rafael Leao, 26, and Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Rodrygo, 24, on their radar.
GiveMeSport