Football gossip: Darwin Nunez, Alexander Isak, Bart Verbruggen, Benjamin Sesko
Nottingham Forest and Newcastle are both interested in Liverpool and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, who looks increasingly likely to leave Anfield. (Teamtalk, external)
Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle United and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, is gaining traction. (Givemesport), external
Bayern Munich are preparing to make a bid for £60m-rated Brighton and Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 22. (Telegraph – subscription needed), external
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is targeting Sporting and Portugal winger Francisco Trincao, 25, as a key part of his planned summer squad overhaul. (Talksport), external
Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris St-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are all interested in Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia, 23. (AS – in Spanish), external
Arsenal want uncapped Spaniard Garcia to be number two to David Raya and he is open to the move. (Athletic – subscription needed), external
Arsenal, Manchester United, AC Milan and Bayern Munich are all interested in Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, 21, but the Slovenian favours a move to the Premier League. (Bild – in German), external
Another Leipzig star could be in line for a move to Old Trafford as Manchester United are interested in 21-year-old Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons. (Teamtalk), external
Aston Villa are favourites to secure the signing of Chelsea and England winger Noni Madueke, 23. (Givemesport), external
Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs considering a move for Roma and Serbia goalkeeper Mile Svilar, 25. (Caught Offside), external
Newcastle have produced a promotional video of a new 65,000-capacity stadium at Leazes Park in the strongest indication yet that they are planning to leave St James’ Park. (Guardian), external
Collette Roche, the Manchester United chief operating officer, has emerged as one of the candidates for the chief executive role at Newcastle United. (Telegraph – subscription needed), external
Southampton are set to part ways with head of recruitment Darren Mowbray. (Daily Echo), external