Transfer latest: Liverpool chief travels for transfer talks as Tottenham eye striker deal

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Liverpool are closing in on Benfica striker Darwin Nunez but new director of football Julian Ward is heading to Portugal for talks to finalise a deal for the Uruguayan hitman. (The Times)

Liverpool have also been chasing Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, but Real Madrid have now confirmed his arrival on a six-year contract. (Real Madrid official website)

Tottenham Hotspur are chasing a new attacker and are now in advanced talks to sign Richarlison from Everton in a huge €60million (£51million) deal. (UOL Esporte)

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Robert Lewandowski has his heart set on joining Barcelona, but Manchester United are ready to make their own bid for the Bayern Munich goal machine. (The Sun)

Sticking with Manchester United, it’s now suggested that Erik ten Hag has managed to convince Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong to join the Red Devils this summer. (The Mirror)

Leeds United are close to landing Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca as their third summer signing. The Spaniard would join for around €15million (£13million), following Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen to Elland Road. (Marca)

Arsenal are looking to sell goalkeeper Bernd Leno this summer and it’s now claimed that Fulham have opened talks to sign the German stopper. (The Athletic)

Barcelona want to sign Bernardo Silva but Manchester City are set to take a hard stance and block the playmaker from making the big move to Catalunya. (The Mirror)

Elsewhere

Scotland boss Steve Clarke is under huge pressure after a 3-0 defeat to Ireland but has refused to criticise his players for their performance in Dublin. (The Scottish Sun)

US businessman Chris Kirchner still wants to complete his takeover of Derby County despite missing the 5pm deadline on Friday to seal the deal. (BBC Sport)

England only drew 0-0 with Italy on Saturday night and Gareth Southgate has admitted his concern that the Three Lions struggle for goals without Harry Kane in the team. (Sky Sports)