Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea eye Jamie Gittens, Liverpool ‘have £110m Wirtz bid REJECTED’, Barcelona want Diaz

Arsenal are contemplating hijacking Tottenham's swoop for Lerone Sane.

Europa League winners Spurs are understood to be keen on signing the Germany international, who is out of contract with Bayern Munich later this month.

But according to BILD, the Gunners have taken "concrete steps" to try to sign the former Manchester City man, whom Bayern aren't giving up hope of re-signing.

Jobe Bellingham wants to join Borussia Dortmund - but Sunderland are refusing to let him leave cheaply.

Sun Sport reported earlier how the German giants were confident they would beat Frankfurt to the signing of the 19-year-old midfielder.

Dortmund, like Frankfurt, were prepared to offer Sunderland £21million plus add-ons for the ace and are offering him the chance to play at this month’s Club World Cup.

Supporters of Sunderland, who were last week celebrating winning the Championship play-off final, were hopeful that the lure of being the first Bellingham to play in the Premier League might help them keep the midfielder for at least one more season.

But Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl headed to Ibiza, where Jobe is holidaying with Jude and friends, for further talks with the Bellingham family and that has swayed it for them.

They are keen to complete the transfer in time for him to feature in the opening Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Fluminense in New Jersey on June 17.

Though Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is reluctant to lose one of Regis Le Bris' top assets.

And although they gave the green light for the ace to have talks elsewhere, they have no intentions to let him leave unless his release clause, believed to be around £33.5m, is met.

Bryan Mbuemo has set his sights on joining Manchester United, it's been claimed.

That's according to The Athletic, who claim United are set to open talks with Brentford over a dea for the 25-year-old.

Cameroon international Mbuemo has also caught the eye of Arsenal and Liveroool but is said to favour a move toOld Trafford.

Inter Milan have reportedly made overtures to sign Rasmus Hojlund.

That's according to the Daily Mail, who claim the Serie A big boys have reached out to the Dane's representatives to gauge his interest in upping sticks from Old Trafford.

Ryan Mason has taken a huge step towards becoming West Brom's new boss.

The 33-year-old is currently Ange Postecoglou's No.2 at Tottenham Hotspur.

But he informed Spurs yesterday he doesn't want to renew his contract when it expires at the end of this month.

And that will give the green light for West Brom to end their six-week search to find a replacement for Tony Mowbray.

The Baggies are on the brink of appointing Mason as their new boss on a three year contract after making him their top target from the start.

West Brom are confident the deal will be completed later this week, when the former Spurs and Hull midfielder is officially unveiled as Albion's new boss.

Newcastle United have held talks with a former Real Madrid executive about taking over Darren Eales as new CEO.

Canadian David Hopkinson, 54, is one of the leading contenders for the role, which is being vacated due to Eales’ health battle with blood cancer.

Toon chairman and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan will make the final call.

And Sun Sport understands that Hopkinson, who previously held the position of global head of partnerships at Real Madrid, has already been interviewed.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Sporting Lisbon ace midfielder Dario Essugo.

Essugo, 20, has signed an EIGHT-YEAR deal with the west Londoners.

A snippet of a club statement read: "Chelsea is pleased to confirm the signing of Dario Essugo from Sporting CP.

"The midfielder, who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Las Palmas and is a Portugal Under-21 international, has signed a contract until 2033.

West Brom have agreed to appoint Ryan Mason as their new manager, it's been claimed.

The Telegraph claim the Tottenham first-team coach has inked a three-year deal at the Hawthorns and an announcement is imminent.

Lamine Yamal has ruled out doing a Luis Figo and crossing the bitter divide between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

When asked if he'd ever join Los Blancos, he said: "No. Impossible."

Antoine Griezmann has penned a new contract with Atletico Madrid.

The France international's new deal at the Wanda Metropolitano will expire in the summer of 2027.

Continuing the Chelsea theme....

Maurizio Sarri returns to retake his position as the manager of Lazio!

He was the manager of Lazio from 2021-2024… now he's back.

Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over Jamie Gittens and want to wrap up a deal before both clubs go to the Club World Cup, the Telegraph reports.

Whislt various reports are stating Chelsea hope to announce the signing of Liam Delap today.

The striker is finalising his medical at the Blues training ground.

Antoine Griezmann signs new deal at Atlético Madrid until June 2027.

Despite proposals from MLS, the 34-year-old has accepted Atléti’s contract bid on different salary to continue at the club.

The French forward had been heavily courted by LA Galaxy, but has decided to remain in Europe less than a year on after retiring with the French national team.

Zinedine Zidane has turned down a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia which would have seen him earn a staggering £84m for just one year's work, says the Daily Mirror.

Zidane has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, and has never coached outside the capital club.

Joan Garcia has officially accepted Barcelona's proposal, Spanish publication Diario SPORT confirm.

If nothing happens, the goalkeeper will sign a 5-year deal and will be a Barcelona player by next week.

Right now, the goalkeeper is on holiday and Deco is out of Barcelona, but deal is done.

Forbes also reiterate that Marc-Andre Ter Stegen says he is "not worried" about his position at Barcelona, despite the club about to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol.

18 year old striker Mahamadou Sangare will undergo a medical with Manchester City.

He’s set to sign long term deal as Man City strategy is clear, sign and develop top young talents.

Sangare leaves PSG on a free transfer to join Man City. Here we go, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.

The Athletic's David Ornstein breaking this: Manchester City pursuing deal to sign Rayan Ait Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Agreements still need to be reached with Wolves & Algeria international - but all parties now expect move to happen.

The 23 year-old has been City's main target for left-back, Ornstein adds.

On the theme of Leverkusen...

Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken is expected to go undergo his Bayer Leverkusen medical today, according to Sky in Germany

Flekken has agreed to sign a deal until 2028, where he will link up with former Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag.

Bayer Leverkusen have rejected Liverpool’s second offer for Florian Wirtz, Sky's Florian Plettenberg states.

Liverpool had offered €130M to secure the services of the German prodigy, but Bayer Leverkusen are demanding €150M.

Real Madrid are planning to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri in 2026, according to Spanish publication AS.

The current Ballon d'Or holder made his return from a lengthy-layoff in the last few weeks of the season and will be further assessed at the Club World Cup.

Madrid are seeking a successor to Toni Kroos and Luka Modric following the legendary departures.

The fallout from Inter's humiliating Champions League continues as their manager faces a decisive few days with his future at the club.

Rudy Galetti states that Inter manager Simone Inzaghi will make a decision by Wednesday on whether to accept an offer to become Al-Hilal boss in time for the Club World Cup.

Manchester City have opted against including James McAtee in their squad for the Club World Cup which could open the door for the 22-year-old to move to Manchester United, the Mirror reports.

McAtee has been a rotational player for the Eithad side this season with the attacking midfielder looking at his options after the England Under-21 European Championship.

According to reports, Everton are looking to bring former defender John Stones back to the club.

The 31-year-old has won everything you can win in club football with Man City, with the Toffees now looking to bring him home.

With City likely in a summer of change after failing to secure the Premier League title, Stones could depart this summer.

Manchester United are being linked with TWO Brighton stars.

Ecuadorian left-back Pervis Estupinan, 27, is rated a strong target to resole a problem position.

Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh is another option.

Old Trafford boss Ruben Amorim is keen to bring in players to suit his tactics.

But one stumbling block is United's failure to qualify for Europe.

Udinese defender Oumar Solet could be heading to Old Trafford.

Italian outlet Messaggero Veneto reckon the French 25-year-old is likely to leave the Serie A club this summer.

They also suggest United have been in talks over recruiting the ex-RB Salzburg and Lyon star.

Bournemouth have also been linked with the former Under-20 international.