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Liverpool have inquired into the availability of Bayer Leverkusen star Odilon Kossounnou, reports Caught Offside.

The Reds are in the market for at least one defensive signing this summer, with several options being explored.

Kossounou is among those being considered, and the Ivory Coast international is ‘ready’ to leave the Bundesliga champions for a Premier League club.

A fee in the region of £37 million is likely to test the resolve of Leverkusen, who are aware of Liverpool’s interest.

Brighton have rejected an offer worth £8 million for Billy Gilmour from Napoli, reports talkSPORT.

The Scotland international featured regularly for the Seagulls last season, and his performances caught the attention of the Serie A outfit.

Brighton are willing to part ways with Gilmour if an offer in the region of £12m arrives, although it remains to be seen whether Antonio Conte’s side are willing to cough up such a fee.

Manchester United have reportedly identified Martin Zubimendi as a target this summer.

The Real Sociedad star has been heavily linked with Arsenal over the past few transfer windows, but the Red Devils have now emerged as suitors.

According to The Telegraph, United are keen to acquire the services of the Spain international if their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte is unsuccessful.

There is ‘still interest’ in the 25-year-old despite positive talks being held over Ugarte, although it remains to be seen whether he would be willing to leave Sociedad.

Liverpool are reportedly preparing an offer for Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo.

The winger has a growing list of suitors around Europe, and the Japan international has now been linked with joining the Reds this summer.

According to Japanese news outlet Sponichi, Liverpool are set to table an offer worth £55 million for Kubo after identifying the ex-Real Madrid prospect as one of their ‘biggest targets’ this summer.

Just 12 months on from a huge £60m switch, it could be all over for Mason Mount at Old Trafford.

According to HITCUnited have performed a u-turn on the player, and will now sell if the right offer comes in.

Since the arrival of new sporting director Dan Ashworth, the club have splashed out on teenage defender Leny Yoro and Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee.

The combined £88.5million spend now leaves them needing to make sales to balance the books, and Mount and Brazilian teammate Antony two of the players outlined to be released.

Manchester United hero Louis Saha has told his former employers to snap up Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain after Mason Mount failed to get the Red Devils attack firing following his big-money move from Chelsea last summer.

Simons impressed for the Netherlands at Euro 2024 after spending last season on loan with RB Leipzig.

Simons has struggled to kick-start his career in France after joining PSG from Barcelona as a teenager five years ago.

But the 21-year-old finally looks ready to succeed at the top of the game after bagging 10 goals and 15 assists in 43 appearances for Leipzig during the 2023/24 campaign.

Finally some headway for Arsenal, who have made the biggest breakthrough yet in their pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori.

As per breaking reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have now agreed a deal with Bologna.

The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with Arsenal this summer, but negotiations between the club and Bologna were put on hold due to his international commitments at Euro 2024.

Now, a £33.6 million fee has been agreed for the centre-back, who can also play on the left side of defence. That figure could potentially rise to £37.8m due to add-ons.

Spurs have locked in on Jacob Ramsey – a player who Steven Gerrard once said had the capabilities to become one of the Premier League’s best midfielders.

According to TyC Sports, Spurs are now in intense negotiations with Aston Villa and have tabled a package of £19m plus Argentina international Geovani Lo Celso.

Lo Celso has previously worked with Villa boss Unai Emery in Spain, and the deal is understood to be closed.

Talk is now gathering pace that England’s breakthrough star Eberechi Eze may also be on the move this summer.

The Guardian outlines that Palace have set a minimum £70-£80m asking price for Eze and Marc Guehi combined.

The winger has attracted the interest of Chelsea and Arsenal in recent years, although he poses a risk with his historic injury record.

It’s a big summer for the Crystal Palace man, who is edging ever closer to a blockbuster transfer.

Liverpool are desperate for central defensive reinforcement, and the England man gave a good account of himself at Euro 2024.

Recent reports via the Guardian state Palace want in the region of £40m for Guehi, who has only just recently turned 24.

Welcome to another day in the turbulent world that is the transfer window.

Coming up, we have developments at Manchester United, with INEOS keen to continue making a hot impression.

A big transfer is close at Arsenal, while Chelsea are having some issues balancing out their squad before delving for the checkbook once more.