All the biggest transfer rumours from Saturday, 2 August, including the latest gossip on Benjamin Sesko, Alexander Isak and more.
Benjamin Sesko rumours
– Newcastle have launched a bid worth a total of €80 million for RB Leipzig attacker Benjamin Sesko.
Source: Sky Sports
Source: TalkSport
– Sunderland have put RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda on their transfer shortlist in a shock move. The Bundesliga side are unlikely to sanction a sale, however, as both Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko, their other front line attackers, are set to be sold.
Source: Sky Sports Deutschland
Premier League transfer rumours
– Arsenal considered a move for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak but elected not to make a move due to the difficulty in striking a deal but also because of fears over his injury record.
Source: ESPN
– Inter Milan have held talks with Christopher Nkunku to determine the form a potential move from Chelsea could take.
Source: L’Equipe
– Randal Kolo-Muani is a wanted man. The PSG striker is being monitored by Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham after his move to Juventus stalled.
Source: Le Parisien
– Valencia are seeking to secure a new deal for highly regarded Spanish midfielder Javi Guerra. Manchester United and AC Milan have both been linked with him in the past.
Source: Marca
– AC Milan have made contact with Liverpool over a move for striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguay international has also been linked with a move to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.
Source: DiMarzio
– Burnley are in “advanced talks” to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea. BBC Sport report a deal could be struck for something in the region of €24m.
Source: BBC Sport
– Tottenham have struck a deal with Bayern Munich to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich just a year after the midfielder departed Fulham.
Source: TalkSport
Other rumours
– Ronald Araujo is seriously considering the possibility of leaving Barcelona after losing his place as a regular starter,
Source: El Nacional
– Marseille are close to an agreement with Juventus over a deal to sign USMNT wing-back Timothy Weah. Talks over personal terms have already started.
Source: FootMercato
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