Transfer gossip round-up: Liverpool make Endrick enquiry - Saturday's gossip

The latest BBC gossip dump has the transfer market buzzing with a mix of big‑club pursuits and modest deals. From Liverpool’s South American scouting to a Ligue 2 centre‑back on a possible Italian switch, the rumors span the spectrum.

Liverpool are reportedly checking in with Real Madrid about the availability of Brazil forward Endrick, 20, according to the Times, while Brighton have turned down a second bid for Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh, 22. The same source notes Liverpool’s interest follows that rejected offer, suggesting the Reds are still hunting for a youthful attacking spark.

Chelsea’s own agenda is said to be focused on Aston Villa, with the Telegraph reporting that the Blues expect Villa to submit an offer for their £65m‑rated Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25. Meanwhile, Arsenal are juggling multiple targets: Footmercato (in French) says the Gunners remain keen on Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, but only if the Nigeria international eases his wage demands, and Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish) claims Atletico Madrid have agreed to sell Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, to Arsenal – a deal the striker has apparently rejected in favour of Barcelona.

In the north, Newcastle and RB Leipzig are both reportedly in contact with AC Milan over a deal for French forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, as per Fabrizio Romano on X. The German side’s interest adds another layer to the already tangled chase for the versatile attacker.

Down in the lower leagues, Sunderland are said to have sealed an £8m agreement for DR Congo Under‑23 midfielder Jules Ahoka, 20, from Royal Antwerp, according to Sky Sports. A similar DR Congo connection appears with the Mirror’s report that centre‑back Willy Kambwala, 21, is on course to join Como from Villarreal, with Manchester United retaining a ‘sizeable’ sell‑on clause in any sale.

On the west coast, Bournemouth are reportedly close to securing Juventus goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio, 29, on a loan with an option to buy, as Gianluca di Marzio posted on X. Finally, the Football Insider notes that Crystal Palace and Colombia full‑back Daniel Munoz, 30, has been linked with a move to Tottenham but is reportedly having second thoughts about joining Spurs.

All these strands underline a transfer window where big names, emerging talents, and seasoned pros are all circling, each story still very much in the rumor mill.