Transfer round-up: Liverpool cool on Spence, Juventus target Zirkzee
In the latest transfer gossip, Liverpool have no plans to sign Djed Spence, Juventus are keen to loan Joshua Zirkzee, and Arsenal and Manchester United are tracking Brazilian striker Kaua Elias.
Liverpool have no intention of pursuing a move for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence this summer, according to reports. Despite recent injury problems at the club, the Merseyside side are not planning to make an approach for the 25-year-old.
Juventus are looking to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee on loan without an obligation to buy. The 25-year-old Dutch striker has attracted interest from the Serie A club.
Arsenal and Manchester United sent scouts to watch 20-year-old Brazilian forward Kaua Elias score a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly for Shakhtar Donetsk. AC Milan and Porto are also monitoring the striker.
Liverpool have intensified talks with the representatives of Paris St-Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye. The 18-year-old has made clear he wants to leave the French champions.
West Ham and Tottenham's negotiations over Israeli winger Manor Solomon have stalled for financial reasons. The Hammers are not ready to meet the bonus conditions Spurs have set in case of a return to the Premier League.
Ipswich and Everton are among clubs interested in Senegal's Krepin Diatta, a free agent after his Monaco contract expired in June. The 27-year-old is a right-sided player who can fill several positions.
Ipswich are also in advanced talks with Fulham over a permanent deal for Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic, 29.
Galatasaray have added Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli, 25, to their transfer shortlist.
Sunderland are in pole position to sign Mozambique winger Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon. Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton are also keeping an eye on the 25-year-old.
