The first big moves of the summer window are nearing completion as Manchester United and Liverpool act fast to beat rivals to key targets. Matheus Cunha is set to undergo a medical with United after the club agreed to Wolves’ demands over his £62.5m release clause, but his arrival could see captain Bruno Fernandes leave as Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have offered him a deal and given the midfielder 72 hours to make a decision.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have submitted their first bid, reportedly worth €100million (£85m) plus add-ons, for Florian Wirtz. The Reds have joined the race for Hugo Ekitike and also want to add full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to their ranks, though face competition for the latter from Manchester City, who have also joined the ever-expanding race for £20m-rated Lyon star Rayan Cherki.
Arsenal are working hard on signing attacking reinforcements of their own and reports in Portugal claim the Gunners have made a £58.7m offer to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, whose agent is in London. Europa League winners Tottenham hope to use their Champions League qualification to lure Leroy Sane to north London amid ongoing uncertainty over Ange Postecoglou’s future. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live.
