Arsenal pursues £60m Ezri Konsa; Asencio linked to Liverpool

In the latest transfer rumours, Arsenal has heightened its interest in Premier League defender Ezri Konsa. According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners, who had a bid turned down last month, are returning with a stronger offer for the Aston Villa player. Villa is reportedly valuing Konsa at a minimum of £60 million. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is attempting to secure a £14 million deal for Matteo Ruggeri, an Italian left-back from Atlético Madrid.

Liverpool is also in the market for defensive options and is contemplating a move for Real Madrid centre-back Raúl Asencio. The 23-year-old has been informed he can leave the Bernabéu, and various agents have approached Liverpool regarding a potential transfer, as reported by Teamtalk. Additionally, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is keeping an eye on 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain, who expressed a strong desire to join Anfield following a remarkable World Cup performance for Senegal.

In other transfer news, Everton is interested in Celtic and Canadian full-back Alistair Johnston, who is keen on a Premier League transfer. David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have reportedly discussed a possible move, according to the Scotsman.

Meanwhile, in Turkey, Mohamed Salah's signing with Trabzonspor has ignited fan celebrations, and the club may also bring in Darwin Núñez on a free transfer, after the Uruguayan struggled with Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

Fenerbahce is reportedly pursuing a loan deal for Real Madrid’s Endrick, amid interest from Fiorentina and Roma for the Brazilian forward, who had a loan spell at Lyon last season. Fenerbahce hopes to add Endrick to their squad, which already includes notable players like Nathan Aké, N’Golo Kanté, and Marco Asensio.

Newcastle United, seeking to replenish their squad after several high-profile player departures, might be preparing a bid for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, although Nottingham Forest is also interested.

Fulham is eyeing a transfer for Southampton’s Shea Charles, who is valued at £30 million, while Middlesbrough is finalizing a £14 million deal for goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United after the Czech spent last season on loan at Bristol City. Boro is also set to complete a £7 million move for Spurs centre-half Ashley Phillips.

Moreover, Hamburg is reportedly keen to bring Leeds defender Sebastiaan Bornauw back to the Bundesliga after his time spent in England.