Liverpool have no intention of pursuing a summer transfer move for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, despite their recent injury woes. Juventus are looking to secure Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, on a loan deal without an obligation to buy from Manchester United. Arsenal and Manchester United sent scouts to watch 20-year-old striker Kaua Elias score a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly for Shakhtar Donetsk, while AC Milan and Porto are also interested in the Brazilian.
Which Premier League clubs are tracking Liverpool and Tottenham targets?
Liverpool have intensified discussions with 18-year-old Paris St-Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye's representatives after the teenager made it clear he wants to leave the French champions. Negotiations between West Ham and Tottenham over 27-year-old Israel winger Manor Solomon are currently off for financial reasons, as the Hammers are not ready to agree to the bonuses Spurs would want should they secure a return to the Premier League.
Ipswich and Everton are among the clubs hoping to attract 27-year-old Senegal international Krepin Diatta, a right-sided player who can fill several positions and a free agent after his contract at Monaco expired in June. Ipswich are also in advanced talks with Fulham over the permanent signing of 29-year-old Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic.
Who else is on clubs' transfer shortlists?
Galatasaray have added 25-year-old Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to their transfer shortlist. Sunderland are in pole position to sign Mozambique winger Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon, with Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton among the clubs with an eye on the 25-year-old.
Key Facts
- Liverpool do not plan to pursue a move for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25.
- Juventus want Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, on loan without an obligation to buy.
- Arsenal and Manchester United watched Shakhtar Donetsk striker Kaua Elias, 20, score a hat-trick.
- West Ham and Tottenham talks over Manor Solomon, 27, are off for financial reasons.
- Sunderland are in pole position to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Geny Catamo, 25.
