Football transfer rumours: Man Utd handed Branthwaite boost; Liverpool identify top centre-back target | OneFootball

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Manchester United's bid to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton may have been helped as the Toffees close in on securing the signature of Jake O'Brien from Lyon. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is keen on drafting in Juventus defender Gleison Bremer this summer, though the Brazilian has a contract until 2028 with the Italian giants. (TEAMtalk)

David de Gea's hopes of joining Genoa are in the balance, with the Italian club not convinced his arrival would fit into their current vision. (Il Secolo XIX)

Kalvin Phillips has informed Manchester City he wants a permanent exit from the club. Premier League sides Everton and Aston Villa are considering loan deals for the England international. (Football Insider)

Barcelona face competition for Euro 2024 star Nico Williams from Paris Saint-Germain, who are working on a deal to sign the Athletic Club winger. (RMC)

Will Branthwaite end up at Man Utd? / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages

PSG are close to reaching a complete agreement with Benfica for Portugal international Joao Neves, who is set to sign a five-year contract with the French champions. (Fabrice Hawkins)

Arsenal could target Argentina Olympics ace Ezequiel Fernandez as a replacement for Thomas Partey. (Football London)

Riccardo Calafiori has flown to London as he closes in on switch to the Gunners after impressing with Bologna in Serie A and Italy over the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

The north London side will also command a chunky fee to allow back-up striker Eddie Nketiah to sign for Marseille. (La Provence)

Xavi Simons has rejected a chance to join Bayern Munich and will instead remain with RB Leipzig for another season. (Sky Germany)

Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, Aston Villa and Brighton are all monitoring Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier, while Juventus have also added him to their transfer shortlist. (BILD)