Wirtz is the most high-profile situation in the market right now; Liverpool’s proposal was worth up to a club-record €130million (£109m; $148.5m) — comprised of a guaranteed fee plus potential add-ons — and may yet increase. A long-term target for Liverpool, Wirtz is their first choice and the only player they have made a bid for in his position.

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Premier League Inter have entered the race to sign Manchester United’s

La Liga giants Real Madrid have repositioned themselves in the race for River Plate sensation Franco Mastantuono.That’s according to transfer insider Santi Aouna, amongst others, who point towards