​Tottenham are prepared to push Bournemouth on the transfer front with an £85 million bid for French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, despite the Cherries’ insistence that the 20-year-old is not for sale. Atletico Madrid are weighing a move for Mohamed Salah, 33, who is currently away at the World Cup with Egypt, as a potential replacement for Antoine Griezmann. Arsenal are exploring options to bolster their defence with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the 28-year-old West Ham and DR Congo right-back, as a possible successor to Ben White if the England international departs this summer. Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in pursuit of West Ham’s Dutch attacker Crysencio Summerville, 24, as part of their transfer strategy.
Andoni Iraola’s early priorities as Liverpool’s new boss will include fending off interest from Manchester United and European clubs to sign 17-year-old Mexican international midfielder Gilberto Mora, who plies his trade for Club Tijuana. Chelsea are set to offer England under-19 international Jesse Derry, 19, a fresh contract to fend off advances from Bayern Munich.
Wolves are showing interest in midfielder Niko Sigur, 22, from Hajduk Split after his World Cup appearances for Croatia. Spain’s Dani Carvajal, 34, could be headed to newly promoted Deportivo La Coruna after leaving Real Madrid. Stoke City are keen on adding striker Daniel Karlsbakk from Norwegian top-flight side Sarpsborg 08; the 23-year-old has 24 goals in 44 Eliteserien appearances since joining from Heerenveen.
Millwall have asked about Peterborough United forward Kyrell Lisbie. The 22-year-old, son of former Charlton striker Kevin Lisbie, signed a contract extension with Posh in April to run through 2030. Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United have joined Portsmouth in the race to sign Plymouth Argyle’s Bim Pepple, the 23-year-old who scored 18 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions last season.
Bristol City have secured the signing of Romanian defender Lisav Eissat from Israeli club Maccabi Haifa, with the 21-year-old agreeing to a four-year deal to move to Ashton Gate. Queens Park Rangers are considering Deportivo La Guaira goalkeeper Cristopher Varela as a potential addition; the 26-year-old is currently out of contract at the Venezuelan club, with QPR having already seen trades involving goalkeepers Paul Nardi and Ben Hamer. Meanwhile, Barry Bannan is nearing a return to Sheffield Wednesday from Millwall, with reports suggesting a free transfer as part of his move away from Millwall.