Leverkusen target Matip - Monday's gossip

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen, but Joe Gomez does not want to leave the Reds and Chelsea could target Celtic's Matt O'Riley.

Former Liverpool and Cameroon defender Joel Matip, 32, is a target for Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer, having left Anfield at the end of his contract. (Sky Germany)

But England defender Joe Gomez has no interest in leaving Liverpool this summer, despite the club offering the 27-year-old in a swap deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon, 23. (Mirror)

Chelsea could move for Celtic's Danish midfielder Matt O'Riley, 23, if England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, joins Atletico Madrid. (Sky Sports)

Napoli have not received any official offers for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen and the 25-year-old is not keen on a move to Chelsea, with Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku, 31, moving the other way as part of any deal. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Borussia Dortmund lead Chelsea and Aston Villa in the race to sign Hoffenheim's 21-year-old Germany forward Maximilian Beier. (Sky Germany)

AC Milan have made a bid worth 15m euros (£12.78m) plus add-ons to sign Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, 25, from Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)

Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, 31, has completed his West Ham medical before his move from Borussia Dortmund. (Sky Sports)

Leeds United have asked about the availability of 19-year-old English midfielder Bobby Clark on loan from Liverpool. (Football Insider)

Juventus want to offload eight stars in a summer overhaul, including 26-year-old Italy forward Federico Chiesa, who has been linked with Tottenham. (Mail)

Manchester United and Arsenal are also interested in a cut-price deal for Chiesa, who is in the final year of his contract. (Teamtalk)

Everton could be forced to sell England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, below their asking price to avoid any cashflow issues. (Football Insider)