Liverpool made a move for Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto on transfer deadline day, pursuing a loan deal for the 23-year-old France international — only for the approach to collapse because Chelsea insisted on a permanent sale rather than a temporary arrangement, according to Fabrice Hawkins.

Chelsea's busy deadline day

Chelsea were active on multiple fronts themselves. The club launched a late bid to bring in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, but Bournemouth refused to entertain any offers for the player this summer, according to the Mirror.

Chelsea also attempted to acquire Spain international Martin Zubimendi, 27, from Arsenal, but the Gunners turned down that enquiry, per the Sun.

Manchester United's defensive rebuild

Manchester United are reportedly plotting three defensive signings in the summer transfer window of 2026. The Sun claims the club consider several of their current defenders — including England pair Luke Shaw, 31, and Harry Maguire, 33, Argentina's Lisandro Martinez, 28, and Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt, 27 — to be effectively on trial this season as the club assesses its options.

Meanwhile, United's 18-year-old striker Chido Obi is reportedly keen on a loan move before the transfer windows in the Netherlands or Denmark close on Wednesday, with Feyenoord named among the clubs monitoring his situation, per the Mirror.

Gakpo holds talks at Liverpool

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo met with club officials for talks described as a 'clear the air' conversation after the Reds blocked a proposed move to Manchester City, according to Dutch outlet ED.

Tomori to remain at AC Milan

England defender Fikayo Tomori will be kept in Ruben Amorim's squad at AC Milan after declining to leave the Serie A club this summer, according to Di Marzio.

Other transfer stories

Everton had their eye on AS Monaco full-back Jordan Teze, 26, but the Ligue 1 side's hierarchy blocked the Netherlands international's departure, as reported by Nice-Matin.

Wrexham are pursuing free agent Jamie Vardy, 39, though the Welsh club face competition from Brazilian side Sao Paulo and League One club Sheffield Wednesday, per TalkSport.

Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad have entered the race to sign Aston Villa and Jamaica winger Leon Bailey, 29, joining fellow Saudi side Diriyah in exploring a potential deal, the Athletic reports.