Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd admit defeat, Arsenal medical today, Liverpool deal in danger

Liverpool want £43.5million to sell Ibrahima Konate this summer, according to AS.

The French defender's heart is believed to be set on a move to Real Madrid, and with less than a year left to run on his contract, the Reds are at risk of losing him on a free transfer in 12 months' time.

Anfield bosses have tried and failed to agree a contract extension with Konate and his camp.

And Los Blancos are preparing a 'take-it-or-leave-it offer' to test Liverpool's resolve.

But the Reds may be disappointed to learn that the proposal in the works is likely to fall between £17.4m and £21.7m.

Newcastle United are in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt and Hugo Ekitike's entourage to try and thrash out a move for the in-demand striker.

According to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, the Magpies have 'sent a delegation' to Germany as negotiations continue.

There were also reports of Ekitike's agent flying to Newcastle earlier this week.

Newcastle reportedly believe that Frankfurt will come down on their £87million asking price as the transfer window wears on.

Eddie Howe is keen to pair Ekitike with Alexander Isak and form a deadly strike partnership.

The sale of Darwin Nunez to Napoli is in jeopardy unless Liverpool are willing to budge on their £51million asking price, according to Corriere dello Sport.

The report adds that Liverpool have so far refused to come down on the figure despite the fact Nunez fell out of favour with Arne Slot last season.

Napoli are pushing ahead with their efforts to sign fellow striker Lorenzo Lucca as manager Antonio Conte wants his playing ranks sorted well before the start of the season.

So Nunez's switch could 'crumble' unless a breakthrough is made soon.

Cristhian Mosquera was spotted by Marca at a private jet terminal in Valencia this morning ahead of a flight to London to complete his medical later today.

The Gunners have agreed a £16.5million deal to sign the 21-year-old defender, who confirmed his departure on Monday.

"I'm leaving Valencia as a man," he told SER. "I arrived here when I was just 12. This is my home and it always will be."

Manchester United have admitted defeat in trying to sell Antony for £43million this summer and lowered their asking price to around £26m, according to TEAMtalk.

Real Betis are keen to take the Brazilian on loan for another season but United would rather offload him permanently.

The Red Devils stand little to no chance of recouping anywhere near the full £86m they paid to Ajax in 2022.

And they are seemingly willing to cut their losses in order to draw a line under the failed move.

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