Liverpool have made contact with Real Madrid to ask about the availability of Brazil forward Endrick, according to reports. The 20-year-old has emerged as a target after Brighton rejected a second approach from Liverpool for Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh, 22.

Elsewhere in the transfer market, Chelsea are bracing themselves for a formal bid from Aston Villa for Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson. The 25-year-old is valued at around £65 million, and Villa are expected to test that valuation with an official offer in the coming days.

Osimhen wages block Arsenal deal

Arsenal's pursuit of Victor Osimhen remains alive, but a deal hinges on whether the Nigeria international is willing to reduce his wage demands. The Galatasaray forward, 27, is of firm interest to Arsenal, who are not prepared to meet his current salary expectations.

Nkunku attracting Premier League attention

French forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, of AC Milan could be on the move this summer, with Newcastle United and RB Leipzig both in dialogue with the Italian club about a potential transfer.

Alvarez rejects Arsenal switch

Atletico Madrid have reportedly agreed to sell Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, but the 26-year-old is said to have turned down the move. Alvarez is holding out for a transfer to Barcelona and has rejected the proposed switch to the Emirates.

More transfer snippets

Sunderland have agreed an £8 million deal to bring DR Congo Under-23s midfielder Jules Ahoka, 20, from Royal Antwerp. Bournemouth are closing in on Juventus goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio, 29, on a loan arrangement that includes a purchase option.

DR Congo centre-back Willy Kambwala, 21, is set to complete a move from Villarreal to Como, with Manchester United holding a sizeable sell-on clause from his previous sale. Finally, Crystal Palace full-back Daniel Munoz, 30, has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, but the Colombia international is reportedly having second thoughts about a move to Spurs.