Transfer news live: Arsenal agree to sign Norgaard, Man Utd close to Mbeumo deal, Liverpool latest

One Manchester United forward out; one in? A new and improved offer has been submitted for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.

Newcastle may have had their bid ofr Anthony Elanga rejected but they have more pressing concerns.

Those being to make sure Alexander Isak remains at the club.

Interest is flourishing for the Premier League striker with Liverpool in pole position to wrestle him away from St. James’ Park.

The Times believe that Newcastle are ready to up Isak’s wages to make him the best-paid player ever at the club to ensure their rivals don’t manage to persuade him to move away.

Newcastle have tabled a £45m offer for Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga.

Eddie Howe is keen to boost his wide options, with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke also linked.

News from Portugal claims that Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told Sporting that he has no desire to play for the club again.

The striker has informed president Frederico Varandas that he wants a new challenge, Lisbon outlet A Bola believe.

That could be a boost for Arsenal, who have submitted a bid for the forward, as well as Liverpool and Manchester United who have both been rumoured to be interested in the Sporting star.

Speaking of those Barcelona links, here’s Marcus Rashford suggesting a move to Barcelona would appeal, as Richard Jolly reports…

Marcus Rashford’s future is almost certain to lie away from Manchester United, with Barcelona among those strongly linked this summer.

The Times and Guardian report that the Catalan club have expressed interest in a loan move for the forward – though Manchester United are said to be keener on a permanent switch and a fee of around £40m.

There is still a €10m gap between Arsenal and Leipzig on Benjamin Sesko, as the London club’s staff have also discussed a potential move for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke.

Mikel Arteta wants a striker as his priority this summer and Sesko is the main target, with all parties currently keen on a deal.

Tottenham had been keen to reunite new manager Thomas Frank with Mbeumo, making Manchester United’s improved offer something of a setback.

Talksport believe that Spurs will now switch their attentions to Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace as they consider parting with club captain Son Heung Min.

Liverpool’s signing of Florian Wirtz could leave something of a squeeze for places in their attacking midfield and forward lines – and might that make Darwin Nunez available for a move?

The Uruguayan is, Football Italia report, most keen on a transfer to Napoli if surplus to Arne Slot’s requirements.

Confirmation should come soon of Milos Kerkez’s move to Liverpool with the Bournemouth left-back having returned to the United Kingdom earlier in the week for a medical at Anfield.

Arne Slot continues to strengthen his title winning team and shape it in his own image having spent last season with a team primarily built by Jurgen Klopp.