Liverpool not pursuing Spence move - Friday's gossip

Liverpool have no intentions of pursuing Djed Spence for this summer transfer window, according to recent gossip. Instead, Juventus are actively seeking to secure Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee on loan from Manchester United without a buy-back clause. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Manchester United have dispatched scouts to observe pre-season friendly performances by Kaua Elias, a 20-year-old striker who scored a hat-trick for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Liverpool has also intensified discussions with Paris St-Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye's representatives, following the teenager's declaration of his desire to leave the French champions. Negotiations between West Ham and Tottenham regarding 27-year-old Israel winger Manor Solomon are on hold due to financial constraints, as the Hammers are not prepared to agree to the proposed bonuses should Spurs return to the Premier League.

Ipswich and Everton are among clubs eyeing 27-year-old Senegal international Krepin Diatta, while Ipswich are also engaged in preliminary discussions with Fulham over the permanent signing of Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic. Galatasaray has included Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli, 25, in their transfer targets. Meanwhile, Sunderland is in a strong position to sign Mozambique winger Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon, with Aston Villa, Brentford, and Everton also expressing interest.

Barcelona has made advancements in the race for Watford's 20-year-old forward Nestory Irankunda, while Bayern Munich is expected to receive around £7 million due to a 40% sell-on clause for Australian player. Meanwhile, West Ham is willing to break the Championship transfer record of £17.5 million to sign Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, 24, from AZ Alkmaar.

Swansea City is also involved in negotiations to sign Senegalese midfielder Ousseynou Fall Seck from Danish Superliga side Randers, with multiple clubs across Europe showing interest in the 19-year-old. Bolton Wanderers' initial £1 million bid for English striker Max Dean, 22, was rejected by Belgian club Gent, while Blackburn Rovers are considering Republic of Ireland full-back Will Ferry from Scottish Premiership side Dundee United, with Anderlecht poised to offer £2.2 million for the 25-year-old.

Stoke City is among several Championship clubs interested in Ipswich Town's 27-year-old forward George Hirst, and Leyton Orient is targeting Irish Grimsby Town striker Jaze Kabia, 25, as a replacement for Dom Ballard.