Bayern Munich plan to sign Luis Diaz as Liverpool close in on Hugo Ekitike transfer – Paper Round

The German giants think that a hefty transfer fee for Ekitike means that Liverpool will have to raise funds by selling the Colombian.

“Frankfurt rejected a bid of £70m from Newcastle for Ekitike, but Liverpool believe they can sign him for a fee slightly higher than that because the Frenchman prefers a move to Anfield. But that transfer could see Diaz depart for Bayern.

“Diaz has already agreed terms with Bayern and is keen to follow in the footsteps of Sadio Mane and move on two years before his contract is due to expire.

“Bayern reportedly believe that, once Ekitike is through the door, Liverpool will be forced to balance the books by selling Diaz.”

Jack Grealish is expected to leave Manchester City in the summer transfer window, and three clubs are mentioned as potential destinations.

West Ham, Napoli and Everton are all mentioned by The Telegraph, which suggests Grealish may leave on a loan deal.

“Napoli manager Antonio Conte likes Grealish and wants to sign a left-sided attacker, but the player’s salary would be an issue for the Italian club and Napoli also have other targets.

“Napoli have already signed Grealish’s former City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne. Everton have been linked with an ambitious loan offer.”

Arsenal are set to win the race for Salford City’s 17-year-old striker, Will Wright.

He had been linked with Liverpool, but the Daily Star believes Mikel Arteta’s side made a larger offer.

“Wright has been turning heads at Manchester City, Brentford, Leicester City and Burnley with his goal-scoring prowess.

“The towering 6ft 3in striker netted over 50 goals across all levels for Salford last season and has been on a roll in pre-season.

“However, Liverpool have now conceded defeat in the chase for the 17-year-old hotshot as Arsenal have outbid them.”

After an injury to Andre Onana, Manchester United are said to be keen on Senne Lammens.

The Royal Antwerp goalkeeper is valued at around £17m, and could follow Bryan Mbeumo through the entrance door at Old Trafford.

“Ruben Amorim undoubtedly requires player sales to address the remaining issues in his squad, though, with five stars being pushed towards the exit door.

“Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are training away from the Portuguese head coach’s main group as they explore exits.”