Liverpool not pursuing Djed Spence; Juventus, Arsenal and others linked in Friday's transfer gossip

Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence this summer, according to Friday's transfer gossip published on 2026-08-06. The same round-up reports Juventus are looking to secure Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee on a loan deal and that Arsenal and Manchester United sent scouts to watch 20-year-old striker Kaua Elias score a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Juventus are reportedly pursuing a loan for 25-year-old Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United on terms that would not include an obligation to buy, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Scouts from Arsenal and Manchester United attended the Shakhtar Donetsk friendly to observe Kaua Elias, 20, whose hat-trick has also attracted interest from AC Milan and Porto, as reported by the Sun.

Liverpool have intensified discussions with 18-year-old Paris St-Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye's representatives after the teenager made it clear he wants to leave the French champions, according to Teamtalk. That approach follows Liverpool's decision not to pursue Djed Spence despite recent injury problems, the gossip column adds.

Negotiations between West Ham and Tottenham over 27-year-old Israel winger Manor Solomon are currently off for financial reasons, with West Ham reportedly unwilling to agree to the bonuses Spurs would want should they secure a return to the Premier League, the Athletic reports. The talks remain stalled while both clubs assess the financial terms on offer.

Ipswich and Everton are among the clubs hoping to sign 27-year-old Senegal international Krepin Diatta, a right-sided player who can fill several positions and who is a free agent after his contract at Monaco expired in June, according to Footmercato. Separately, Ipswich are said to be in advanced talks with Fulham over the permanent signing of 29-year-old Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic, per Sky Sports.

Galatasaray have added 25-year-old Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to their transfer shortlist, according to Gianlucadimarzio. Sunderland are reported to be in pole position to sign 25-year-old Mozambique winger Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon, with Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton also keeping an eye on the player, Teamtalk says.

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