Transfer news live: Liverpool’s new Wirtz bid, Arsenal’s Sesko talks and Man City near deal

Their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo goes on, then, but Manchester United have already picked off one forward from another Premier League club this summer. Adam Clery explains why Matheus Cunha could be a top signing for Ruben Amorim.

However, while United are pursuing their interest and they may return with a bigger package, they are adamant they will not repeatedly increase their bid as they aim to be disciplined in the transfer market.

It remains to be seen if Crystal Palace will actually be in Europe next season, with a decision still to be made by Uefa with the club running the risk of falling foul of ownership regulations related to John Textor’s stake. The whole situation feels faintly absurd, Miguel Delaney writes, and the multi-club ownership rules need sorting.

Crystal Palace are keen on signing Sporting’s Ousmane Diomande, report the Telegraph.

The Eagles, fresh from winning the FA Cup and with a potential European campaign after qualifying for the Europa League, have targeted the Ivory Coast international.

Rated at £45m, Diamande would be an expensive acquisition but could bring quality should Marc Guehi depart, with the England international’s contract set to expire in 2026.

Luis Diaz has revealed that his representatives are talking with other clubs.

And Diaz said he is happy at Anfield and does not want to leave – but is considering alternatives in case Liverpool do not give him the right offer for a new deal.

The former Porto winger’s contract expires in 2027, though he said he is content to stay at Anfield for the next two years.

Diaz said: “I’m very, very happy in Liverpool. From day one, they’ve made me feel really welcome. Right now we’re in contact with them because we’re speaking with [other] clubs. It’s normal, the market is open, and we’re trying to sort out what’s best for us.

“I am just waiting to see what happens. If Liverpool doesn’t make a good offer, I still have two years left with them, I would be happy and content to stay there. And that’s it, everything depends on them obviously, it’s up to me to decide what’s best for us and the future.”

Victor Osimhen is closing in on a switch to the Saudi Pro League and Al-Hilal, with the Nigeria striker set to leave Napoli after a productive season on loan with Galatasaray.

Newcastle legend Shay Given has revealed what the club needs to do this summer to stay among Europe’s elite. Read more:

Callum Wilson has entered into talks to extend his stay with Newcastle.

The striker arrived on Tyneside from Bournemouth in 2020 and has made 130 appearances for the Magpies, including 22 last season as the team lifted the Carabao Cup and secured Champions League football.

Both Wilson and goalkeeper John Ruddy are out of contract at the end of June and Newcastle confirmed that discussions have begun with the pair about their futures at the club and the possibility of new deals.

The Magpies also announced that Jamal Lewis will leave in the summer following the expiration of his contract, while Lloyd Kelly’s loan at Juventus will become permanent on 30 June.

The assumption is that Jack Grealish will be on the move this summer, his time at Manchester City seemingly coming to a relatively natural end. But, as Richard Jolly writes, his next destination is far from obvious…

Chelsea are set to bid again for Mike Maignan, Calciomercato in Italy believe, having had an initial approach for the goalkeeper knocked back by AC Milan. It seems their first offer fell some way short of the Serie A side’s valuation – could an improved bid get the deal done?