Transfer news LIVE: Jeremie Frimpong lands in Liverpool as Man United close to £62.5m signing

Manchester United have made contact with Wolves to discuss paying Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m release clause, according to Sky Sports.

The stumbling block could be over installments, with United having so far offered to pay the fee over five years. Wolves are demanding for the terms of the clause to be met, which state that the £62.5m is paid in three parts over two years.

Antonio Conte might have just led Napoli to the Scudetto, but his future at the club remains up in the air.

That’s according to Sky Sports, who say the ex-Spurs and Chelsea boss had three-hour meeting today with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Sky Sports reports that Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, whose contract expires this summer, is close to joining Bayern Munich.

The teams are in conversation over a potential fee for him to join Bayern in time for the Club World Cup.

Manchester United and Barcelona were reportedly also interested but have missed out to the German giants.

Newcastle have thrown their hat into the ring to sign Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, a standout for the club despite their slide back into the Championship.

Manchester United are the frontrunners for his signature, while Chelsea are also interested, but Newcastle will hope their return to the Champions League will sway the England under-21 international.

The Magpies are also reportedly interested in Brighton’s Joao Pedro, the i reports.

Liverpool rejected that but risked losing Salah on a free transfer this year, as his contract entered its final few months and after the forward described himself as “more out than in”.

Jeremie Frimpong has touched down in Liverpool to finalise his transfer to Liverpool, as per Sky Sports.

His medical was completed last week and the Dutchman will sign in a deal worth £29.5m after Liverpool activated his release clause.

Liam Manning is expected to become Norwich City’s new head coach, according to Sky Sports. This comes after positive talks were held with the current Bristol City boss.

The Canaries made an official approach on Monday and both clubs now expect a deal to be completed for the 39-year-old, which could include a compensation fee greater than £800,000.

Norwich have endured managerial turmoil, sacking Johannes Thorup in April before interim boss Jack Wilshere departed at the end of the season by mutual agreement.

Miguel Delaney reported yesterday that both Chelsea and Arsenal have expressed an interest in Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyokeres, although Enzo Maresca’s side are focusing their attention on the hunt for French striker Hugo Ekitike’s signature.

Man United could get two Wolves players for the price of one this summer, with the club expressing interest in signing Nelson Semedo when the right-back’s contract expires on 30 June.

Football Transfers reported the club are keen for more back-up at right-back, and his availability to move on a free transfer would be a significant help given United are strapped for cash.

With Liverpool preparing for a recruitment drive this summer, here are five players that could be targeted:

Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen

Right, this isn’t exactly a potential target. Frimpong, 24, is on the verge of a move to Anfield on a five-year deal and looks nailed on to be Liverpool’s response to losing current right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Dutchman is an attacking-minded wing-back who has thrived at Bayer Leverkusen in Xabi Alonso’s system, playing an integral part to their unbeaten domestic in 2023/24.

Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen

Another superstar of Alonso’s Leverkusen side, attacking midfielder Wirtz, 22, has been attracting the attention of Europe’s biggest hitters for some time now. Leverkusen reportedly want a staggering €100m (£84m) for their prized possession, which may have scared Manchester City off. Bayern Munich are also said to be in the race for the German, who has notched 16 goals and 15 assists in all competition this season.

Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth

Kerkez has starred for the Cherries this season and seems to have been picked out as the rightful heir to Andy Robertson at left-back. Liverpool are said to be in talks with Kerkez, 21, who could be about to join Hungarian countryman Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield. The marauding defender fits Slot’s system well and could be valued at £45m.

Angelo Stiller, Stuttgart

Liverpool have found joy when fishing at the Stuttgart well for defensive midfielders before. They will hope highly-rated German star Stiller, 24, will follow in Wataru Endo’s suit and swap the MHP Arena for Merseyside. The former Bayern Munich prospect has been at the heart of their midfield for the past two seasons and helped Stuttgart qualify for the Champions League in 2023/24.

Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid

Ex-Manchester City forward Alvarez proved his worth as a top talent at the Etihad – but it’s since he ditched being second fiddle to Erling Haaland that the Argentinian has truly taken off. He’s enjoyed an impressive year since his £82m switch to Atletico Madrid last summer, scoring 29 goals and providing six assists in all competitions. His form may have peaked the interest of Liverpool, who are in the market for forward reinforcements. Darwin Nunez plus cash swap deal, perhaps?