Clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia are watching closely as Mohamed Salah’s contract talks with Liverpool continue, while Arsenal are considering Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui as an alternative to Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe.
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– Negotiations are ongoing between Liverpool and the representatives of winger Mohamed Salah, says Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. Both sides are said to be “far apart” in the discussions that have taken place so far, and the 32-year-old is believed to have top clubs in Europe as well as Saudi Arabia keen on signing him. Salah, who has contributed to 14 goals in 11 Premier League games this season, will see his deal enter its final six months in January.
– Arsenal are interested in a move for Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui, reports Ekrem Konur. The Gunners are reported to be “monitoring the situation” of the 25-year-old Italy international, having identified him as a potential alternative to Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres amid plans to reinforce manager Mikel Arteta’s attack. Retegui has been in bright form so far this season, scoring 11 goals in 12 Serie A appearances, and previous reports have indicated that an offer worth 50 million could be required to land him.
– Three Premier League clubs are tracking Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup, according to Calciomercato. Liverpool, Brentford, and Brighton & Hove Albion are believed to be “keeping an eye” on the 23-year-old, who could be signed for an offer of around 20m, with his club looking to move players on to improve their current financial situation. Frendrup, a Denmark international, has previously been on the radar of Napoli.
– Talks have stalled between Barcelona and midfielder Frenkie de Jong over a new contract, reports Sport. The 27-year-old is said to have ignored the Blaugana’s most recent offer of a long-term extension, and he is believed to be in “no rush” to sign a new deal. The LaLiga side are wary of losing the Netherlands star on a free transfer, with his contract set to its final 18 months in January.
– Liverpool are interested in FC Nordsjaelland left-back Daniel Svensson, writes Teamtalk. Scouts from the Premier League club are reported to have been impressed by the 22-year-old Sweden international, who has also been watched by Arsenal and Manchester United. Svensson signed a new three-year contract in March that secures his future with the Superliga club until the summer of 2027.