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Stephen Killen

Man United transfer u-turn could leave door open for Liverpool as £80 million deal takes priority

Reports surrounding Liverpool's transfer news continue to swirl as they look to continue their movement in the market.

Alexis Mac Allister doesn't appear to be the only incoming on Merseyside as the likes of Khephren Thuram, Gabri Veiga and Ryan Gravenberch remain fiercely linked. The trio are all on international duty in Georgia and Romania for the U21 European Championships but it hasn't stopped speculation.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Liverpool's rivals are continuing to cast their nets to catch their targets. Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United, to name a few, continue to dominate the headlines.

The future of Jude Bellingham has been secured with Real Madrid winning the race but James Maddison and Declan Rice remain under the microscope over where their next move will be.

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Here are the latest rumours from around England.

Manchester City

Manchester City are on the verge of strengthening their defensive ranks with reports in Germany suggesting RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol will play for the club. According to Kicker, the 21-year-old has agreed to a long-term deal at the Etihad Stadium.

While the first official offer has yet to be made, it is expected that Pep Guardiola will make the move in the coming days. There is no release clause in his contract, which currently runs until 2027, but the fee that is being mooted is said to be in the region of £77m plus add-ons.

Liverpool were said to have admired the Croatia international but they were deterred by the hefty price-tag slapped on him by Die Roten Bullen.

Reports in Spain are suggesting that City are looking to move for PSG defender Achraf Hakimi. With Kyle Walker linked with a move away from the Etihad, Pep Guardiola is looking to sign the Moroccan according to Marca.

Arsenal

According to talkSPORT, Arsenal have been dealt a boost in their battle for Declan Rice. Manchester City are also in the hunt for the West Ham and England midfielder.

However, it has been reported that the Hammers captain prefers to stay in the capital over a move to the North West. It has been said that City have held talks with Rice over a possible move but the interest from the Premier League champions has not cooled.

The Gunners have already seen their first two approaches knocked back and could make a third bid of £100m which would bring an end to the pursuit.

Meanwhile, their movement in the transfer market doesn't end there. The Mirror have reported that Ajax defender Jurrien Timber believes he has an agreement with Ajax that could open the door to a move to the Emirates Stadium.

The Holland international is said to be 'desperate' for a move to Arsenal. Manchester United were keen on the defender last summer but he snubbed a move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United

Manchester United and Mason Mount remain to be one of the big stories of the summer. The Red Devils have had three bids turned down by Chelsea for the midfielder and it has been suggested that they could walk away from the table after their most recent approach was rejected.

Liverpool were previously interested in the England international but now Erik ten Hag's side face different competition with The Guardian reporting that Bayern Munich are trying to hijack their move.

Thomas Tuchel knows Mount well having won the Champions League during his time at Stamford Bridge. The report claims that they are now stepping up their interest in the 24-year-old.

Elsewhere in The Times, United are turning their attention to other midfield targets after turning down the opportunity to splash out on the Chelsea man. Jonathan Norcroft reports that their focus has switched to the south coast to Moises Caicedo.

The Ecuadorian is said to be top of their list with Brighton & Hove Albion valuing the midfielder at £80m. He has five years remaining on his current deal at the AMEX Stadium but United have held a long-standing interest in the midfielder.

They further report that the Old Trafford club will continue their efforts to sign a new centre-forward with Atalanta's Rasmus Holjund and Randal Kolo Muani of Eintracht Frankfurt earmarked as primary targets.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United are close to securing the services of AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali for around £55m. The Italian will be the record signing at St James' Park and become the most expensive player from Italy.

And their search for signings isn't done there. But one player they will not be signing is Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic. The Serie A giants are looking to off-load a number of players as they look to free the wage budget following their points deduction.

Fabrizio Romano has dismissed talk that the towering Serbian forward will be heading to the North East. He told Caught Offside: "Despite working hard on the Italian market in recent times, one player Newcastle United are not currently looking at is Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.

"I don’t know if Eddie Howe appreciates the Serbian or not, but as of right now, there is nothing concrete to these links."

Borussia Dortmund are leading the race to sign Felix Nmecha, according to reports in Germany. The Wolfsburg winger has been subject to interest from Newcastle but Edin Terzic's side look set to beat Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig to the signature of the former Manchester City prospect.

Tottenham Hotspur

Newcastle are also rivalling Tottenham Hotspur to acquire the services of Leicester City midfielder James Maddison. The saga rumbles on at the King Power Stadium as the destination for the midfielder remains up in the air.

The Foxes relegation has seemingly decided that his future at the club is elsewhere. The Mail Online has reported that Spurs will renew their efforts to sign Maddison but a rival bid from the Magpies isn't off the table.

Ange Postecoglu was a 'creative midfield force', it has been said, and the England international fits the bill. There has been suggestions that with Newcastle moving for Tonali it could pave a move for Maddison to north London.

Although it has been reported that despite spending £55m on the U21 international, they can mount an offer for the midfielder.

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