Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool ‘to make NEW Isak bid', Chelsea ‘step up efforts for Garnacho and Simons', Jackson latest
IN AND OUT Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool 'to make NEW Isak bid', Chelsea 'step up efforts for Garnacho and Simons', Jackson latest
CLUBS are splashing the cash this summer as they look to bolster their squads in the transfer window ahead of the new season!
Liverpool are set to make a second bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak after their initial £110million offer was rejected.
In other news, Chelsea are stepping up their efforts to sign attacking pair Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons, according to reports.
Meanwhile, the Blues could sell forward Nicolas Jackson this summer, with Newcastle reportedly interested after missing out on Benjamin Sesko.
Elsewhere, Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.
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