The transfer window is open and here are today’s developments from Daily Mail Sport’s Simon Jones – including Manchester United’s plans for Kobbie Mainoo. For all of yesterday’s updates, click here.
Tottenham approach Liverpool over Robertson
Liverpool have received an approach from Tottenham for Andy Robertson who is out of contract this summer.
Given Robertson’s contract situation, his stated desire to resolve his future and Liverpool’s appreciation for the service he has given them, they have entered into preliminary discussions.
The club underline that these discussions are preliminary and no outcome has yet been reached.
Foremost in their thinking will be the best interests of Liverpool’s squad and for Robertson who has been an outstanding servant since 2017.
Boss Arne Slot has also reiterated the club remain attentive to transfer opportunities this window, but expects little activity over the next 10 days.
Slot said: ‘Yeah that’s what I expect, yeah. But, as I always say, if there’s an opportunity in the market and we think we can strengthen the squad, this club will always try to do so.
‘But at this moment in time I expect it to stay mostly the same.’
Kostas Tsimikas could yet return from his loan at Roma amid interest from the likes of Nottingham Forest while the onus is on Aston Villa to resolve Harvey Elliott’s future.
Leeds bid for Strand Larsen rejected
Leeds United have had an opening bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected by Wolves as they follow up on their initial enquiry from last week.
Talks are ongoing. Wolves value the Norway international at £40m and Crystal Palace remain in the frame.
Leeds also want to strengthen their attack and cover at left back.
Jorgen Strand Larsen is a man in demand with Leeds having had their opening bid rejected
Boro close in on Ghana forward, 19
Middlesbrough are close to signing young Ghana forward Hinneh Lord Listowell.
The 18-year-old is a graduate of the Samba Stars Academy which is backed by former West Ham striker Michail Antonio.
Listowell has been playing for Ghanaian Premier League side Asante Kotoko and was invited for a couple of spells on trial at Boro last year where he impressed staff.
Cardiff’s Horvath in New York talks
Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath is in talks to join New York Red Bulls.
The 30-year-old from Colorado, who has ten caps for USA, spent the first half of the season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday where he made 16 appearances.
Leonard set for Hearts loan
The 30-year-old from Colorado, who has ten caps for USA, spent the first half of the season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday where he made 16 appearances.
Birmingham City midfielder Marc Leonard is joining Hearts on loan. The 24-year-old is due to have a medical today.
Go Ahead Eagles are advancing in a deal to sign Birmingham’s Icelandic right-back Alfons Sampsted.
Mainoo in from the cold
Manchester United are prepared to return to contract talks for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo following confirmation of Casemiro’s departure.
Mainoo has been brought back into the fold by interim boss Michael Carrick and plans to move to Napoli on loan have been shelved. A new contract was agreed by Mainoo last year but Ruben Amorim did not sign it off.
Mainoo has 18 months remaining on his contract, plus the option of a further year, but is not on parity with other first teamers.
Alao on brink of Blues move
Chelsea are finalising agreement with Sheffield Wednesday for left back Yisa Alao.
The 17-year-old also had an offer from Manchester United but Chelsea have agreed a £600,000 fee which could rise to £6m with add-ons.
Yisa Alao (right) was of interest to Manchester United but is joining Chelsea
Slot hasn’t ruled out moves, with Tsimikas return likely
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has re-iterated the club remain attentive to transfer opportunities this window, but expects little activity over the next ten days.
Slot said: ‘Yeah that’s what I expect, yeah. But, as I always say, if there’s an opportunity in the market and we think we can strengthen the squad, this club will always try to do so.
‘But at this moment in time I expect it to stay mostly the same.’
Kostas Tsimikas could yet return from his loan at Roma amid interest from the likes of Nottingham Forest while the onus is on Aston Villa to resolve Harvey Elliott’s future.
Lucca set for Forest
Nottingham Forest are signing Napoli forward Lorenzo Lucca on loan with an option to make the deal permanent for £34.8m.
The 25-year-old was flying to England last night ahead of his medical.
Sargent tries to force exit
Josh Sargent does not intend to play for Norwich City again. The 25-year-old took exception to a remark made by Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper which he viewed as disrespectful to his family.
The comment was made in discussions intended to clear the air. Sargent has been banished to training with the U21s and wants to leave for Toronto FC with his young family.
Norwich say if he apologises for refusing to play for the club he can return to the fold but that is deemed unlikely after Knapper’s remark.
Wrexham make play for Cherif
Wrexham have made a rival offer for Crystal Palace target Sidiki Cherif, 19. It’s understood the Championship side have proposed £12m with a further £2m in bonuses should they be promoted. Palace had offered a £2.6m loan fee and an option to buy worth £13m.
Palace retain interest in Leeds target Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolves. They also like Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator.
Sidiki Cherif (right) is of interest to both Crystal Palace and Championship side Wrexham
Premier League sides monitor Wilson
Harry Wilson’s talks with Fulham over a new contract are on hold amid growing Premier League interest.
Wilson is free in the summer and wants to have clarity on the future of head coach Marco Silva, who is also out of contract, prior to committing.
Aston Villa, Brentford, Everton, Leeds and Crystal Palace are among those monitoring Wilson’s situation.
Fulham want Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb for £30m.
Boro close in on teenage Ghana forward
Middlesbrough are close to signing young Ghana forward Hinneh Lord Listowell.
The 18-year-old is a graduate of the Samba Stars Academy which is backed by former West Ham striker Michail Antonio.
Listowell has been playing for Ghanaian Premier League side Asante Kotoko and was invited for a couple of spells on trial at Boro last year where he impressed staff.
Chilwell an option for Leeds
Strasbourg’s former Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell is among names being considered by Leeds as they look to cover injury to Gabriel Gudmondsson.
Souza completes ‘childhood dream’ move
Tottenham have confirmed the £13m signing of left-back Souza from Santos. ‘I grew up watching the Premier League so this is a childhood dream for me, and I can’t wait to get going,’ he said.
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of £13m left-back Souza from Santos
Kristoffer Ajer has signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Brentford.
West Brom are signing Bristol City goalkeeper Max O’Riley on a six month contract.
Rangers midfielder Kieran Dowell is set to join Hull City.
