Bayern submit bid for Liverpool's Diaz - Friday's gossip

Bayern Munich bid for Liverpool's Luis Diaz, Nottingham Forest have another bid for Yoane Wissa rejected, Reds ready to open talks for Hugo Ekitike.

Bayern Munich have submitted a 52m euros (£44.7m) bid for 28-year-old Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz. (Bild)

Nottingham Forest have had another bid rejected for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, 28, believed to be even lower than the £25m they previously offered for the Congolese international in January despite the Bees' valuation of £50m. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Liverpool are ready to open talks over a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's French striker Hugo Ekitike, 23, even though the club need to sanction the transfer of Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 26, in order to facilitate a deal. (Givemesport)

The Reds have been impressed by Ekitike but the price tag and 25-year-old Sweden striker Alexander Isak's situation at Newcastle could also be factors in any deal. (Tbrfootball)

Arsenal's pursuit of 27-year-old Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres is at risk of collapse because the club has had no communication with Sporting for three days. (Abola - in Portuguese)

Real Madrid are open to letting Brazil winger Rodrygo leave this summer, but the club will leave the final decision to the 24-year-old, who wants to stay in Europe. (Fabrizio Romano)

Following Real's defeat in the Club World Cup, coach Xabi Alonso wants to sell Rodrygo, along with Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos, 28, and Morocco midfielder Brahim Diaz, 25. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

The Spanish giants are planning to make a deal for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, 27, who is also attracting interest from rivals Atletico Madrid. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Arsenal are believed to be confident that England Under-21 attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri will sign a new contract despite interest in the 18-year-old from Chelsea and clubs in Germany. (Guardian)

Napoli have stalled negotiations with Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, 26, over his transfer fee. The Nigeria striker spent last season on loan with the Turkish club. (Gianlucadimarzio)

Sunderland are in talks with English winger Romaine Mundle about signing a new contract, as the 22-year-old has attracted interested from PSV Eindhoven. (Sky Sports)

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is targeting Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, with Arsenal open to selling the 30-year-old. (Fotospor - in Turkish)

Real Betis remain confident in signing Brazil winger Antony permanently from Manchester United, though the 25-year-old is likely to take a significant cut in wages to move to the Spanish club. (Sport - in Spanish)

English striker Jamie Vardy, 38, is a target for former West Brom boss Carlos Corberan, who is now head coach at Valencia in La Liga. (Givemesport)

Brewster likely set for Blades exit - EFL gossip

English striker Rhian Brewster, 25, is unlikely to re-sign for Sheffield United amid interest from Middlesbrough and recently promoted Premier League side Burnley. (EFL Analysis)

Boro and the Clarets are also both being linked with a potential move for NEC Nijmegen winger Sontje Hansen, 23, but may face additional competition for the Dutchman from Wrexham. (Teesside Live)

Portsmouth are closing in on MTK Budapest midfielder Mark Kosznovszky, 23, with both clubs keen to strike a deal for the Hungarian to move. (Lorenzo Lepore via X)

Derby County boss John Eustace is interested in a reunion with Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson, 25. The Englishman played for the Rams head coach while on loan with Blackburn Rovers last season. (Birmingham World)

Charlton Athletic are eyeing up a deal for Blackpool midfielder Rob Apter, 22, but Tangerines boss Steve Bruce is eager to keep hold of the Liverpool-born Scotsman. (Football Insider)

Bolton Wanderers are considering a move for Swansea City goalkeeper Nathan Broome, 23, with both a loan spell or low-price permanent move on the table for the Englishman. (Alan Nixon via Patreon - subscription required)

Huddersfield Town are in talks to sign American winger Lynden Gooch, 29, after the conclusion of his contract with Stoke City last season. (Football League World)

Bristol Rovers have rejected League One club Peterborough United's £450,000 bid for English defender Connor Taylor, 23. (Football Insider)