Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen, but Joe Gomez does not want to leave the Reds and Chelsea could target Celtic’s Matt O’Riley.
Former Liverpool and Cameroon defender Joel Matip, 32, is a target for Bayer Leverkusen after he left the Reds in the summer on a free transfer. (Sky Germany), external
But England defender Joe Gomez has no interest in leaving Liverpool this summer, despite the club offering the 27-year-old in a swap deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon, 23. (Mirror), external
Chelsea could move for Celtic’s Danish midfielder Matt O’Riley, 23, if England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, joins Atletico Madrid. (Sky Sports), external
Gallagher is currently keeping his options open and remains in talks with Chelsea over the possibility of a new deal. (Mail), external
Borussia Dortmund lead Chelsea and Aston Villa in the race to sign Hoffenheim’s 21-year-old Germany forward Maximilian Beier. (Sky Germany), external
AC Milan have made a bid worth 15m euros (£12.78m) plus add-ons to sign Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, 25, from Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano), external
