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), external

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), external

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) , external

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) , external

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), external

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), external

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), external

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), external

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), external

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), external

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) , external

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

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), external

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) , external