Football transfer rumours: Arsenal lead Man Utd in Sesko race; Liverpool want 3 Leverkusen players

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Arsenal are currently ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. The Slovenia striker was linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium over the summer but decided to sign a new contract instead. (GIVEMESPORT)

Real Madrid are planning to strengthen their defence next summer with two free transfers - Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool and Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich. (Fichajes - Spain)

Another defender Real Madrid want to sign is Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also interested. (HITC)

Barcelona have made contact with Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran over a potential move to Catalonia in the future. (El Nacional - Spain)

A new winger is also on the agenda at Barcelona, and they are willing to use Ansu Fati as a makeweight in a deal to bring in Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich. (El Nacional - Spain)

Liverpool are also 'obsessed' with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo as they begin planning for life after Mohamed Salah, whose contract expires in 2025. (El Chiringuito - Spain)

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres remains the subject of interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur having failed to secure a summer move away. PSG are also monitoring his situation. (TEAMtalk)

Liverpool are prepared to make attempts to sign three players from Bayer Leverkusen. Jeremie Frimpong and Exequiel Palacios are wanted by the Reds, while they are ready to pay nine figures to bring in Florian Wirtz. (CaughtOffside)

Manchester City could launch a bid for AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders, who has quickly emerged as one of Serie A's best midfielders since his move to San Siro last summer. (TEAMtalk)

Man Utd, Newcastle United and Tottenham all watched over Tyler Dibling during Southampton's 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Saturday. The teenage sensation opened the scoring with a fine goal. (HITC)

Chelsea are keeping a watchful eye on Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, who has been likened to a young Gareth Bale. (Nicolo Schira)

In terms of outgoings, Chelsea have warned Noni Madueke, Christopher Nkunku and Mykhaylo Mudryk they are 'playing for their futures'. (TBR Football)

West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui retains the support of the club's hierarchy despite his poor start to life at London Stadium. (HITC)

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