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Al-Hilal are preparing a bid excess of £130m for Alexander Isak. (Alex Crook)

LFC told Newcastle prior to signing Hugo Ekitike they were prepared to pay a British transfer record fee. Another attacker is still possible for Liverpool if Luis Diaz is sold, and with Darwin Nunez expected to leave. Another approach is not ruled out. Hilal have told Newcastle they are ready to make a significant offer despite no engagement yet on player side. Isak has not shown encouragement to Saudi so far. (Ben Jacobs)

BREAKING: Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle of his desire to explore a move this summer. Club aware of player’s plans and will now decide how to move, as @CraigHope_DM reports. Newcastle have already re-started exploring a move for a top striker in the market.

I'm being told very firmly that Xavi Simons wants to join Chelsea. Sources says it's likely. Even though it's not done but it's looking likely [to happen]. (@Matt_Law_DT)

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have made enquiries for Christopher Nkunku. But it looks like he would prefer to move abroad. (@Matt_Law_DT)

Manchester United have held fresh talks over Ollie Watkins. Villa’s £60m valuation currently deemed as too high, but MUFC prepared to advance things. Villa have no plans to alter their position unless a replacement is found. Nicolas Jackson one player appreciated. (Alex Crook & Ben Jacobs) 👀💥 This change could trigger a complete transfer merry-go-round! -Watkins to Manchester United -Jackson to Aston Villa -Garnacho to Aston Villa -M.Rogers to Chelsea

RB Leipzig‘s asking price for Xavi Simons remains unchanged: €70m all-in, including add-ons. They consider this a fair and reasonable package. (@philipphinze24)

It’s understood Chelsea are ready to pay £44m (€50m) for Hato but Ajax are holding out for around £52m (€60m) (sky sports)

Atletico Madrid are pushing ahead with signing Hancko as financial package is cheaper than what Chelsea request for Veiga. Chelsea insist on £35m package. (@FabrizioRomano)

Sources are confident Chelsea can strike a deal to sign Simons, but they also retain interest in Alejandro Garnacho and Morgan Rogers. (@Matt_Law_DT)

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Chelsea have made an official bid for Hato. (@JohanInan)

RB Leipzig have REDUCED the asking price of Benjamin Šeško to £60.6m. (@BILD)

There is competition for both Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons; however, both players are keen on a Premier League move. (@JacobsBen)

Simon Phillips says we are still looking for a new goalkeeper no matter what the media tell us but this thing can drag on until the end of the transfer window. We also want a new right-footed central defender after Hato. And the Garnacho move could unfortunately also follow.😐

Trev Chalobah Chelsea want £40m to sell him this summer. Chalobah would only want to leave to either a UCL or London club.

There is a concrete chance also to see Nicholas Jackson leaving. @FabrizioRomano on YouTube

Always 😉 Sunshine cheers you up and makes you happy.☀️

Burnley FC are talking to Ben Chilwill's representatives for a transfer. R.Sterling is wanted by Leverkusen ETH is a big fan of his Juventus who are not convinced of a Sancho transfer now want Sterling. and OL Marseille want Sterling!!

No Mike Maignan in Milan squad. What happened? 🤐👼

Fulham are interested Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. It's understood Fulham have explored the conditions of a loan & permanent deal. A formal approach to Chelsea will follow if they believe there is a deal to be done. (@skysports_sheth)

Chelsea are closing n on a deal to sign Jesse Derry from Crystal Palace's academy. It's understood Derry was set to join Bayern Munich amidst interest from other Champions League clubs, but he the Blues swooped it n late last week and are now set to sign the England Under-19 international. [thechelseaspot]

Christopher Nkunku is open to joining Bayern, even towards the end of the transfer window. Pini Zahavi maintains contact with Bayern and is aware that his client could become an option for them if they fail to land their priority targets. The Frenchman would cost €40m (@SPORTBILD)

Breaking News RB Leipzig are now pushing to sign Carney Chukwuemeka and talks have started. Further talks on Wednesday are expected! (@philipphinze24 & @Plettigoal)

JUST IN: Liverpool are now in DIRECT talks with Rodrygo's camp. No talks between Real Madrid and LFC yet, but Liverpool's interest is growing. @Santi_J_FM