Arsenal could drop Sesko interest - Monday's gossip

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Benjamin Sesko's move to Arsenal could be in jeopardy

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Arsenal's move for Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko could be in jeopardy, while Chelsea face competition from Bayern Munich to sign English winger Jamie Gittens.

Arsenal could back out of a £70m deal for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, 22, because of the Slovenia international's wage demands, with Sporting and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, a back-up option. (Mirror), external

Bayern Munich have entered the race for Chelsea target Jamie Gittens, 20. The German champions are reportedly willing to offer Borussia Dortmund £55m for the winger. (Kicker - in German), external

A move from Juventus for 25-year-old Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho depends on whether the Italian club sign Francisco Conceicao from Porto. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

As far as Chelsea are concerned Nicolas Jackson, 24, is not for sale despite interest from Saudi Arabia and Europe. (Sky Sports), external

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell defender Jarell Quansah, 22, to Bayer Leverkusen for £35m. The club have placed a buy-back clause in the contract. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester United are showing an interest in 25-year-old Fiorentina and Italy striker Moise Kean, who has a €52m release clause (£44.5m) in his contract which is valid from 1-15 July. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, 29, is expected to leave Barcelona this summer. (Fabrizio Romano), external

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Wrexham and Stockport County are interested in former Wales and Rangers forward Tom Lawrence, 31. (Sky Sports), external

Red Dragons forward Paul Mullin, who has two years left on his deal at the Stok Cae Ras, could join League One Wigan on a season long loan. (Sky Sports, external)

Derby boss John Eustace is keen on a reunion with free agent defender Danny Baath, and attacker Andi Weimann, both 33, who are out of contract at Blackburn, while Luton captain Carlton Morris is set for a medical at Pride Park when he returns from holiday. (The Telegraph, external)

Leicester defender Conor Coady is a target for new Rangers boss Russell Martin, though the 32-year-old has another year left on his deal with the Foxes. (Daily Record, external)

Birmingham are keen on former Man City midfielder Tommy Doyle, who has fallen out of favour at Wolves. (Birmingham Mail, external)

Stoke could sell striker Nathan Lowe for a reported £2.5m, with Huddersfield said to be interested in the 19-year-old who shone on loan at Walsall last season. (Alan Nixon, external)

Scottish Championship side Ross County have reportedly agreed a deal to sign out of contract Harrogate midfielder Dean Cornelius at the end of the month. (Sky Sports, external)

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