Liverpool tried to sign Gusto - Wednesday's gossip
Football gossip: Liverpool made a late move for Chelsea defender Malo Gusto and Manchester United defenders on 'trial' this season
Liverpool attempted to acquire France right-back Malo Gusto, aged 23, on the final day of transfers, but their efforts were unsuccessful as Chelsea preferred a permanent deal. Chelsea was also unsuccessful in securing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the club declining to sell Enzo Fernandez. Arsenal dismissed Chelsea's interest in Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27.
Manchester United planned to sign several defenders, including England players Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire, Argentina's Lisandro Martinez, and Netherlands' Matthijs de Ligt, with trials scheduled for the upcoming season. Manchester United's 18-year-old striker, Chido Obi, expressed interest in a loan move to either the Netherlands or Denmark, with Feyenoord among potential clubs.
Everton showed interest in AS Monaco's 26-year-old full-back Jordan Teze, but the French club's management blocked the transfer. England defender Fikayo Tomori was reinstated into AC Milan's squad after resisting a move away from the Italian team. Meanwhile, Liverpool's Cody Gakpo held private talks with the club's management following their refusal to permit a transfer to Manchester City.
Wrexham expressed interest in signing 39-year-old free agent Jamie Vardy, but faced competition from Brazilian club Sao Paulo and League One side Sheffield Wednesday. Al-Ittihad, along with Diriyah, explored a transfer for Aston Villa and Jamaica winger Leon Bailey, 29.
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