Liverpool has made an enquiry about the availability of Endrick, the 20-year-old Brazilian forward currently at Real Madrid. This move comes after Brighton rejected a second bid for Yankuba Minteh, a 22-year-old winger from Gambia.

Chelsea is preparing for an offer from Aston Villa for Nicolas Jackson, their 25-year-old Senegal striker, who is valued at £65 million. The club anticipates negotiations to intensify soon.

Meanwhile, Arsenal remains interested in signing Victor Osimhen, the 27-year-old striker from Galatasaray. However, the deal hinges on whether the Nigerian international will agree to lower his wage demands.

In other news, Newcastle and RB Leipzig have initiated discussions with AC Milan regarding a transfer for Christopher Nkunku, the 28-year-old French forward.

In a surprising turn, Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement to sell Julian Alvarez, an Argentina striker, to Arsenal. However, the 26-year-old has rejected the move, expressing a desire only to join Barcelona.

On the transfer front, Sunderland has successfully negotiated an £8 million deal for Jules Ahoka, a 20-year-old midfielder from Royal Antwerp. Additionally, Bournemouth is nearing a loan agreement for Michele di Gregorio, a 29-year-old goalkeeper from Juventus, which includes an option to buy. Lastly, Willy Kambwala, a 21-year-old centre-back from DR Congo, is set to join Como from Villarreal, with Manchester United entitled to a 'sizeable' sell-on clause.