Newcastle have upped their bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko; Newcastle’s new offer is £69.7m.

Xavi Simons has made his desire to leave RB Leipzig for Chelsea abundantly clear.

Alejandro Garnacho, Rafael Leão, Rodrygo and Benjamin Šeško also feature in the gossip.

Antony impressed during the second half of last season on loan with Real Betis.

Despite intense speculation over his future, Rodrygo is reportedly determined to remain with Real Madrid this summer and fight for his place under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Manchester United have joined Newcastle in the race for Benjamin Sesko; Newcastle made a £69.8m bid on Saturda.

Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr have failed in an attempt to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.

Darwin Núñez, Morgan Rogers, Fermín López, Jack Grealish and Alejandro Garnacho feature in today’s gossip.

We’ve managed to have a few deals go over the line and a big development in the summer’s biggest transfer saga.