Transfer gossip round-up: Liverpool not pursuing Spence move - Friday's gossip

The transfer chatter this week reads like a busy airport, with clubs from Liverpool to Galatasaray circling a mix of seasoned internationals and hungry youngsters.

Liverpool are reportedly steering clear of a summer swoop for Tottenham and England full‑back Djed Spence, 25, despite recent injury concerns, according to the Mirror. At the same time, the Reds have apparently deepened talks with Paris St Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, after the teenager signalled a desire to leave the French champions, as noted by Teamtalk. The juxtaposition shows Liverpool juggling both denial and pursuit on opposite ends of the age spectrum.

Juventus are said to be eyeing a loan move for Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, from Manchester United, with no purchase obligation attached, per Gazzetta dello Sport. Across the continent, AC Milan and Porto have joined Arsenal and Manchester United in scouting 20‑year‑old Brazilian striker Kaua Elias after his hat‑trick for Shakhtar Donetsk in a pre‑season friendly, according to the Sun.

In England, West Ham’s talks with Tottenham over 27‑year‑old Israel winger Manor Solomon have reportedly stalled for financial reasons, with the Hammers reluctant to meet the bonuses Spurs would demand for a Premier League return, says the Athletic. Meanwhile, Ipswich and Everton are both listed among clubs hoping to snap up 27‑year‑old Senegal international Krepin Diatta, a versatile right‑sided free agent after his Monaco contract expired, as reported by Footmercato. Ipswich is also said to be in advanced negotiations with Fulham for the permanent signing of 29‑year‑old Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic, according to Sky Sports.

Further afield, Galatasaray have added 25‑year‑old Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to their shortlist, per Gianlucadimarzio. And in the north of England, Sunderland are reportedly in pole position to secure Mozambique winger Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon, while Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton are also keeping an eye on the 25‑year‑old, as Teamtalk notes.

All told, the market is buzzing with moves that could reshape squads across Europe, and the next few weeks should tell which of these whispered possibilities become headline transfers.