"Chelsea are using the old deal made by Arsenal a few years ago for Jurrien Timber – same position, same club – for the fee." 😮

Liverpool’s tributes to Diogo Jota will continue today, with players wearing special shirts containing a patch saying ‘Diogo J. 20’. There will be a floral tribute before kick off, too.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have officially opened talks with Ajax over the signing of highly rated Dutch star Jorrel Hato. The teenage defender is rumoured to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and has indicated his willing to agree personal terms with the Blues.

The Swedish striker has three years left on his contract at Newcastle, with Liverpool linked last week, before signing Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79m

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has left both Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz out of his matchday squad for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against AC Milan.

They are being left behind while their rivals, including Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, have already made moves in the transfer market.