BBC Sport's football reporters have been busy answering your questions throughout the day in our special transfers Q&A.

You can send in your questions using the 'Get Involved' tab at the top of this page.

For those just joining us, here is a recap of the questions you have missed, click on the links to go to the answers:

Nick Mashiter:

• Where will Gibbs-White play next season?
• Why are Forest off-loading their best players?

Shamoon Hafez:

• What gaps do Everton need to cover in their squad?
• 'Sunderland are making up for lost time'
• Which promoted side has done the best business?

Simon Stone:

• Man Utd want Mbeumo deal done before next Tuesday
• Are Man Utd falling behind in the market?
• Will Man Utd youth get a chance?
• Should Man Utd have signed Kepa Arrizabalaga?
• What happens if the release clause is met but ignored by a club?

Nizaar Kinsella:

• Can Chelsea shift unwanted players?
• Will Chelsea keep the faith with Sanchez?

Alex Howell:

• Does publicity hinder negotiations?

We've also had two Premier League transfers announced during the day - Everton signed goalkeeper Mark Travers and Jordan Henderson joined Brentford after leaving Ajax.

Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter

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Sam in Ormskirk: Leeds United's owners have said that the public nature of their transfers has hindered them in the negotiating process, is this something you've found to be true when reporting on transfers? However, transfers are newsworthy and fans don't want to think that their club isn't doing anything by staying silent!

Hi Sam. Yes, when dealing with clubs and approaching them in an official manner, the majority want to do their business quietly. When a club make everyone aware, whether that is fans or agents, what they need during a window other clubs can use it to their advantage and deals can become more expensive.

You are right though, supporters do want to know what is going on.

Transfer reporting has moved on too. In previous years, the approach or bid was reported but now it is every step of the process, up until the club officially announce.

It is always difficult for newly-promoted teams too, as they have such a big gap to fill.

Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter

We have more on Hugo Ekitike's playing style coming up and why his stats last season surpassed the likes of Florian Wirtz and Lamine Yamal.

But in the meantime, let's return to our Q&A...

Charlotte Robson
Newcastle United Fan Writer

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Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt? Yes please.

I don't think it means that Alexander Isak is going anywhere as we've been crying out for squad depth for nearly two years now.

Additionally, those of us who have actually watched Isak play know that he is no stranger to roaming the pitch a little more - I think adding a player like Ekitike into the mix will unlock a little more of Isak's ability to score from open play - as well as adding goals to our game from Ekitike directly.

Cast your minds back a year or so when many of us wondered how Bruno and Tonali would play together. Could they? Would they? Spoiler alert: they could and they did.

Just because we haven't seen Isak play effectively with another striker doesn't mean he can't, so bring Ekitike to Newcastle and watch how he integrates with the rest of the team.

Find more from Charlotte Robson at the True Faith: Newcastle United Podcast, external

Noel Sliney
BBC Sport

Touch maps for Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak reveal they share a tendency to get on the ball in the inside left channel, but with Ekitike roaming more freely and a little deeper.

This perhaps offers encouragement for believing they can play alongside each other, with Ekitike at times dropping back to link with the midfielders. He is a provider as well as a scorer, ranking in the top 6% among forwards for creating chances in last season’s Bundesliga.

Ekitike also successfully forged a strike partnership with Omar Marmoush before the Egyptian was sold to Manchester City in January.

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Isak, as a more orthodox No 9, performs a different role to Marmoush but possesses a similar game intelligence.

In other words, he would adapt – but what about the rest of the Newcastle side?

Their midfield three is considered one of the best in the Premier League but the team structure would need to change if Ekitike and Isak were to be paired in attack.

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Noel Sliney
BBC Sport

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Earlier today we posed the question whether Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak could play together at Newcastle.

Let's now take a closer look at a potential headache, though a welcome one, that Eddie Howe could have during the upcoming season.

Newcastle’s interest in the French forward dates back to at least January 2022, when he rejected a move from Reims. The Magpies tried again that summer but eventually bought Isak and the question now is what signing Ekitike would mean for the Swede?

While sceptics might view Ekitike as a replacement for the much-coveted Isak, it is believed Newcastle plan to play them together – as well as switch between the two as they navigate a crowded fixture list following their return to the Champions League.

Isak played 98% of his Premier League minutes last season as a striker, otherwise featuring on the left of a front three. His central role in Newcastle’s attack is surely not to be messed with, given a return of 23 goals in 34 games.

However, a similar argument could be made for Ekitike. He scored 15 league goals in 31 starts for Eintracht Frankfurt last season and played as a striker 95% of the time, with just 3% spent on the left wing. Besides, Newcastle are well-stocked in wide areas with Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and new £55m signing Anthony Elanga.

Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter

Keep your questions coming in - our football reporting team are on hand to answer them.

Just click on the Get Involved tab at the top of this page and fill in the message form.

In the meantime, let's return to today's main news story - Newcastle's interest in Frankfurt's France U21s striker Hugo Ekitike...

Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter

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Tim Sutton: Man Utd have quietly signed five top-rated teen players over the last two windows. Ayden Heaven, Obi Martin and now Leon, Seth Ridgeon and Tyrese Noubissie. Is this a real change in their recruitment policy or is it normal and just more reported now?

United are definitely targeting the youth market Tim. Time will be the judge over whether the policy works or not because, with a handful of exceptions, the journey from promising 18-year-old to senior top level Premier League star is extremely hazardous.

In the limited number of appearances he made before getting injured at Leicester, Ayden Heaven looked exceptionally accomplished. But can he maintain that level week after week, month after month?

Chido Obi scored a huge number of goals at youth level but - to me - looked to have a lot to learn when he was given a chance in the Premier League.

Supporters have to recognise the standards these players need to get to is phenomenally high. Doing well at youth level is a stepping stone, but no more than that.

Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter

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AJ: With Morgan Gibbs White, where are we now with this on going situation and can it be resolved easily?

So with Morgan Gibbs-White, nothing has moved on from Friday, then it was expected he would complete a £60m move to Tottenham over the weekend.

That is currently off and from Forest’s position there are no discussions and the England international is very much their player. Gibbs-White is training as normal with the squad - although there is a recognition that if and when the £60m release clause is triggered, there is not a lot they can do.

Forest are still taking legal advice and are believed to be looking at whether a specific confidentiality agreement was breached in relation to the release clause and they are also furious with Spurs given they are adamant they never granted permission for them to speak to Gibbs-White.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter

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Luke M: It's looking ominous for Man Utd. So much talk about giving Ruben Amorim a summer transfer window, yet we've managed to sign one first team player and haven't been able to sell our unwanted contracted players. Meanwhile most other teams have strengthened their squads. Uh oh.

Hiya Luke. You can look at this situation in two ways. You are clearly correct, it is only one signing and obviously the five unwanted players remain. That is not ideal.

However, the way the five have been treated suggests Ruben Amorim is being allowed to make the decisions he chooses, which is clearly a positive, and the reality is no manager gets all the players they want as quickly as they want them.

United want to strengthen but they need to balance the books. At this stage, it is a question of trust - which admittedly is in short supply when it comes to United and their transfer dealings in recent summers.

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Richard: How do we quickly get rid of the dead wood in the squad after the tournament and before next season begins?

I think Chelsea are pretty happy with how the player sales plans has begun. They have raised over £80m from sales so far when Noni Madueke completes his £52m move to Arsenal and Djordje Petrovic completes his £25m move to Bournemouth.

They may sell a few players that are currently in Enzo Maresca’s current first team squad that travelled to the United States with Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and Trevoh Chalobah among those who could be sold for the right offer. But those kinds of players could equally stay in the squad.

There is also still the so-called ‘bomb squad’ remaining with Joao Felix, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and a half dozen others back training at Cobham.

They won’t be easy to sell but should have minimal impact on the players in the first team. They can help improve Chelsea’s bottom line. However, some may be hard to sell and they look a bit like distressed assets. Clubs looking to buy them will be looking for a good deal given they clearly have no future at Stamford Bridge.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter

Danielle: If a club refuse to sell a player when the transfer fee in their release clause has been met, can the player sue the club for breach of contract?

Good question Danielle. Probably one for the lawyers but I would imagine so yes. However, it would depend on how the release clause has been communicated.

If it is written down as part of an agreed contract, I am not sure on what basis it could be ignored. However, if it is verbal, there is scope for miscommunication.

That seems to be where Sporting and Viktor Gyokeres ended up, although that has been resolved now. Contracts are quite complicated things. And lawyers are good at exploiting loopholes.

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Mark Travers joins an Everton side that finished 13th in the Premier League last season after a strong end to the campaign.

The 26-year-old told the club website that it was an "exciting" time to join the club and compete with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

"It's a fresh start for me to come up here and try a new chapter in my career and I just can't wait to get going," Travers said.

"Jordan is an outstanding goalkeeper for club and country. I'm looking forward to competing with everyone here and being a Premier League player.

"Being in this environment is huge and we're going to push each other every day in training and whatever happens on the weekend, we're going to be there for each other and make the most of every opportunity that comes.

"It's always really exciting to work with a new group and being able to help the younger lads as well, I'll give it everything and take pride in doing the right things on and off the pitch."

Everton

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We have got some breaking transfer news to bring you next...

Everton have announced the signing of goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth on a four-year deal.

Travers, a 26-year-old Republic of Ireland international, joins for an undisclosed fee after making 82 appearances for the Cherries.

The keeper has also had spells at Weymouth, Swindon Town, Stoke City and Middlesbrough.

Travers becomes Everton's third signing this summer after Charly Alcaraz and Thierno Barry.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter

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David Smith: With Kepa Arrizabalaga having been available, should Manchester United have signed him? He's got to be a better option than Andre Onana.

Hiya David. Well, firstly, we can't be certain wanted to make the move. Arsenal have more to aim for than Manchester United. Kepa might believe he can get into Mikel Arteta's team ahead of David Raya and geographically, he can stay where he is.

As a goalkeeper, he might also think playing for United is setting himself up for a fall because he is exposed too often. It is true Andre Onana has made mistakes but he has also made a lot of good saves. The more any goalkeeper has to do, the more errors they make.

I accept doubts persist over Onana but, a bit like David de Gea, who was also heavily criticised in the end, my belief is there are more fundamental issues to address.

If United had a defence that was secure in possession and a midfield that could screen, then we would know how good the goalkeeper was. Just now, we don't.

Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Andrew B: Why are Nottingham Forest off-loading their best players? They don't need the money, they have European football, it doesn't make any sense.

With Forest and [Anthony] Elanga and [Morgan] Gibbs-White - to a certain extent - every player has got a price.

With Elanga, he didn't want to sell, he didn't push for a move, and he was obviously key to what they [Forest] did last season and would have been going forward, but £55m, close £60m with add ons is too good to turn down.

Effectively, this is a player that they signed for £13.5m from Manchester United, two seasons ago so it represents a huge profit.

And with Gibbs-White, obviously there's a release clause there so they club are relatively powerless to stop that going through.

We are seeing Forest unhappy with how things have gone with Tottenham and they have been considering their legal options. But, if there is a release clause there, it's going to be very difficult to keep him unless the player says 'no, I don't want to go'.

But with Forest, they plan and they know what they're doing. It sounds very very boring but they know exactly what they're doing. It sounds strange when you say, you're selling two of your best players but they have targets, long term targets, PSV's Johan Bakayoko, James McAtee (Man City) and Harvey Elliott (Liverpool).

Bakayoko has been a long term target, he was on the list when they signed Elanga initially, also helping PSV win the league. So, I think it's a case of 'trust the process' with Forest because over the last couple of years they've shown that they know what they're doing.

It's worth pointing out that Forest have always improved on what they had. Elanga and Hudson-Odoi came in for a combined £16.5m and they replaced Brennan Johnson who went to Tottenham for about £47.5m.

They have improved since then, that was two years ago and they've done the same. Mangala left, Elliot Anderson came in. Moussa Niakhaté left and Murillo came in. So they've always improved on the players that they've lost.

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Dominic in Congleton: With everyone that’s left Everton for free there are some big gaps in the squad and I’m not sure we’re doing quick enough business to replace them. How many players do you think we need to bring in to replenish the side and who should they be?

Everton have squandered millions in the past on poor signings which have not worked out so will be looking to do business more astutely under the Friedkin Group.

Thierno Barry comes in as centre forward from Villarreal following the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and will need to hit the ground running for a side that have struggled to score goals over the last couple of seasons.

The departures of Abdoulaye Doucoure and Orel Mangala leaves gaps in the centre of the park and Douglas Luiz has been linked with a move from Juventus.

Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison contributed little in terms of goals and assists last season so a couple of creative wide players will be high up on David Moyes’ list.

Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Paul: I have been one of many Chelsea fans who have called for a change of goalkeeper after the multiple mistakes Robert Sanchez has made with his feet this season. However, his performance in the final was exceptional and his distribution helped set up multiple chances. With rumours Chelsea were looking at Donnarumma, do you think this performance has saved (pardon the pun) his place in the squad?

There is no doubt that goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was among the top performers for Chelsea in the final and was worthy of his golden glove award. When it comes to the future, Sanchez was always in the secure [category] but with the giant caveat of 'for now'.

The club saw how he ended the Premier League season well and he has taken it into the Club World Cup.

They were offered Mike Maignan but when they tried to negotiate a deal weren’t happy with the £25m asking price, given the AC Milan goalkeeper had one year left on his contract.

This shows Chelsea would only take an exceptional goalkeeper in their squad that will truly move the dial and they won’t gamble on a mid-level option.

They will continue to work with Sanchez, who is statistically exceptional in all areas except one: mistakes leading to goals. Cut out some of those and Chelsea believe they have a top goalkeeper on their hands.

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While we are on the subject of defensive reinforcements, here's the latest on young Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, who has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is reportedly set for a medical today [Tuesday].

The 21-year-old Spanish defender was quizzed about his potential move to the Premier League by reporters as he left Valencia's training ground.

"Valencia is my home and it always will be - I arrived when I was 12, and now I’m leaving as a grown man," Mosquera told local radio station Marca Valencia.

"A little sad because you’ve been here your whole life, but decisions in football are like that. Now a new era begins.

"I prefer the club to talk first, and then whatever happens it will happen. It’s exciting, but it’s also sad."

Mosquera can play at both centre-back and right-back and will fill the gap in Mikel Arteta's squad left by the departure of Takehiro Tomiyasu, who mutually agreed to terminate his contract.