Transfers: Eze to Arsenal deadline; Liverpool prepare Isak bid; Man Utd Sesko twist; Chelsea latest

The new Premier League season is now less than two weeks away and the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are showing no signs of slowing down their wheeling and dealing. With £64million man Viktor Gyokeres finally wrapped up, the Gunners are expected to step up their interest in Eberechi Eze, whose £68m release clause expires on the opening day of the campaign.

Liverpool finally lodged an opening bid for Alexander Isak, worth £110million, which was immediately rejected by Newcastle. In a fresh twist, the Reds have opted against making a second bid as the Magpies demand £150m for their star man, and could now turn to Rodrygo. Newcastle remain interested in Benjamin Sesko, and have interest in Yoane Wissa, and have reportedly beaten Man United to the RB Leipzig striker’s signature.

Leipzig could also lose Xavi Simons, with Chelsea in talks over a deal having agreed a £38m fee for Jorrel Hato. Alejandro Garnacho remains a target. Tottenham are set to sign Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich and will then look to sign another attacking player.

Dusan Vlahovic is AC Milan’s priority in their hunt for a centre-forward. The Serbian is surplus to requirements at Juventus, and could move to their Serie A rivals, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

However, Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund and Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos are also on Milan’s shortlist.

Nick Woltemade is on both Manchester United and Newcastle’s shortlists, but the striker still wants to join Bayern Munich.

Christian Falk reports that the Stuttgart striker has an agreement on personal terms with Bayern, who saw a €50m plus €5m bid for the 23-year-old turned down by their Bundesliga rivals.