Thursday's transfer news: Jadon Sancho addresses Man United interest, Arsenal offered swap deal and Man City rival Liverpool for Thiago
Updates from the summer transfer window as Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea look to make major statements while Liverpool and Manchester City go to battle once more
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Your support makes all the difference.Follow the latest updates live from the summer transfer window as Premier League clubs look to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Liverpool face competition for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara after reports in Germany linked Manchester City with a potential hijacking of the deal, with the 29-year-old keen on a move to England.
Manchester United meanwhile are locked in a stalemate with Borussia Dortmund over the move for Jadon Sancho, with the two clubs so far unable to agree on a transfer fee that would see the England international return to the Premier League. United have seen a £89m offer rejected, with Dortmund holding out for £108m and not a penny less.
Juventus meanwhile are keen on Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, and have offered several players in a player-plus-cash deal which includes Gonzalo Higuain, Douglas Costa and Christian Romero. The Gunners are also poised to sign Willian after he left Chelsea, and retain interest in Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. Follow the live updates below.
Watford will demand a club-record fee from Liverpool to sign striker Ismaila Sarr, with the relegated club looking for around £40m is they are to let the Senegalese striker leave to remain in the Premier League this summer.
Manchester United have made an audacious enquiry for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior should a move for Jadon Sancho fail.
Defensa Central report the Brazilian, who fell behind compatriot Rodrygo, Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard towards the end of the season under Zinedine Zidane, is an option for United.
Zidane still has high hopes for the 20-year-old, though he is not believed to be happy after missing out on a key start at the Etihad.
Vinicius is tied to Madrid until 2025 though, with an eye-watering release clause of €700m (£630m).
Stoke will drop their price for Jack Butland as they prepare to take a hit on their goalkeeper.
Sky Sports report the Potters are willing to sell the England shot-stopper for a third of the price they were demanding 18 months ago.
Back then the price was at least £30m, but now Stoke would be willing to entertain bids in the £8-10m range - though no official offers have been tabled yet.
Everton seem to be accepting defeat in signing Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes, who they moved for months ago but who now has half of Europe keen on him.
As a result, Carlo Ancelotti is looking at a former player of his: Nikola Maksimovic, a Serbian 28-year-old at Napoli.
Italian journalist Ciro Venerato spoke on national radio to explain the Everton boss' hopes of a double raid on the Naples club: midfielder Allan and now Maksimovic.
Brentford could be about to lose a few players this summer, after they failed to earn promotion to the Premier League.
In turn, they'll need to replace those stars - and one new recruit has been decided on, according to West London Sport.
Robin Hack, currently with FC Nurnberg, will be the choice to replace Said Benrahma if he is snapped up by Aston Villa or West Ham. The 21-year-old scored 10 goals in the German second tier this season.
Velez Sarsfield could sig Southampton's Guido Carrillo, report TyC Sports (h/t Echo).
Mauricio Pellegrino, who is now in charge of the Argentine club, bought Carillo for £19.2m while in charge of Saints.
With 10 months left on Carrillo's deal, Saints will be keen to recoup some of their outlay.
Willian’s agent has said the winger’s new club will soon be revealed as the Brazilian nears a transfer to Arsenal.
Willian’s contract with Chelsea expired on Sunday, and he has reportedly agreed terms with Arsenal for a three-year deal worth approximately £100,000-per-week.
The 32-year-old has also reportedly undergone a medical with the north London club, though Kia Joorabchian refused to confirm that his client was set to join Arsenal.
Arsenal youngster Trae Coyle has joined Gillingham on loan.
He joins Zech Medley at the Priestfield Stadium, with Steve Evans delighted to acquire the Gunners talent.
Evans said: "Trae is a very exciting young talent and he is ready to further his football education. He is very highly thought of at Arsenal and his performances have made him a sought after loan player."
Coyle: "I'm getting to the age where I need to play men's football and I think this is a great place for me to have my first spell."
Leeds have confirmed the signing of Cody Drameh from Fulham.
The 18-year-old full-back joins for an undisclosed fee and has penned a four-year deal until 2024.
Peterborough have signed former Man United youngster Ethan Hamilton on a two-year deal.
Hamilton joins Darren Ferguson's side with League One experience.
The 21-year-old has played for Rochdale, Southend United and Bolton Wanderers in the last 18 months and is the second signing of the summer for The Posh after goalkeeper Dan Gyollai.
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