Liverpool transfer news: Reds eye £95m stunner to replace club icon
Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon in a £95m deal as Mohamed Salah looks increasingly likely to leave for the Saudi Pro League.
The Reds are currently leading Manchester City and Arsenal in the battle for the 24-year-old winger, though the Magpies have set a premium price on their asset.
This significant transfer pursuit coincides with growing expectations that Salah will end his legendary tenure at Anfield when the season concludes.
Saudi officials are reportedly planning to push ahead with a massive proposal to land the 33-year-old Egyptian forward finally.
Gunners target Bundesliga talent
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is determined to bolster his defensive options by signing Castello Lukeba from RB Leipzig.
The German club are prepared to sell the France centre-back if their valuation of £52.1m is met during the upcoming window.
North London scouts are also monitoring Lukeba’s teammate Antonio Nusa, with the 20-year-old Norwegian winger valued at approximately £52m.
United watch Italian job
Manchester United scouts were present at the San Siro on Saturday to monitor a duo of Serie A defenders.
The Red Devils are keeping tabs on Inter Milan’s Italy left-back Federico Dimarco and Juventus centre-back Pierre Kalulu.
Domestically, the Old Trafford club are locked in a £50m battle with Liverpool for the signature of Wolves’ teenage forward Mateus Mane.
Szoboszlai’s Spanish dream
In a potential concern for Arne Slot, Dominik Szoboszlai’s national team coach has suggested the midfielder has eyes on a move to La Liga.
Marco Rossi claims the “one dream” of the Hungary captain is to eventually don the white shirt of Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have identified Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez.
Elsewhere, Tottenham have successfully rebuffed approaches from Villa and Chelsea for their Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall.