Sunday’s transfer gossip: Salah closes in on Trabzonspor, Sesko, Neto and more

Sunday’s transfer gossip is led by a fresh claim about Mohamed Salah. The 34-year-old Egypt forward, who left Liverpool as a free agent this summer, is said to be close to joining Turkish club Trabzonspor despite reportedly having a verbal agreement with Besiktas. The report comes from Foot Mercato and is not yet confirmed by any of the clubs involved.

Salah has been one of the most watched names in this window because of his Liverpool departure. A move within Turkey is plausible, but the contradictory reports about Besiktas mean fans should treat the Trabzonspor news as a rumour until an official announcement is made. Turkish clubs have been aggressive in the market this summer, and a player of Salah’s profile would be a major statement for the Super Lig.

Bayern Munich keep an eye on Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is back in the gossip columns. Bayern Munich are reportedly still interested in the 23-year-old Slovenia forward, with one source suggesting the move would let Bayern play England captain Harry Kane in a deeper role as he gets older. The claim was made by CF Bayern Insider, a fan outlet, so it carries less weight than a report from a mainstream newspaper.

Sesko moved to Manchester United in a high-profile transfer and has been a regular starter. Bayern’s interest would be complicated by the fee United would demand and by the player’s contract length. For now, this is a Bayern-linked rumour rather than a near-completed deal. United fans will be watching whether the club are forced to sell before the window shuts.

Man City’s Enzo Maresca wants Pedro Neto again

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca wants to work with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto again, according to The Sun. City are reportedly exploring a move for the 26-year-old Portugal forward, who is valued at around £70m. Maresca and Neto worked together at a previous club, which explains the manager’s interest. Chelsea have not indicated they are willing to sell at that price, and negotiations would be difficult given Neto’s importance to the squad.

The Neto story highlights how late-window rumours often reflect manager preferences rather than actual deals. City have already reshaped their squad this summer, and any further signing would need to fit financial rules. Chelsea, meanwhile, have their own priorities and are not expected to sell a key winger cheaply.

Premier League defenders in demand

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa is interested in a move to Arsenal, according to Caught Offside. Konsa, 28, has been a reliable centre-back for Villa and would give Arsenal more depth, but Villa have no reason to sell unless a significant offer arrives. Arsenal have been linked with several defenders this summer, and this report fits that pattern.

Chelsea and Tottenham have joined Newcastle in the race for Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini. Newcastle are reportedly prepared to open with a £34m bid for the 22-year-old Italy defender, who is valued at £42m. Scalvini is one of the most promising young defenders in Serie A, and the competition for his signature suggests a bidding war could develop. Atalanta usually drive a hard bargain, so the final fee may rise well above the initial offer.

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is reportedly ready to push for a move to Inter Milan. A deal worth around £21m was rejected, according to Teamtalk, but discussions are ongoing over a package worth about £30m, which would match Liverpool’s valuation of the 25-year-old England international. Jones has been a useful squad player for Liverpool, and Inter’s interest shows he has value in the European market. The gap between the two sides appears small, so this is one to watch.

More names in the window

Paris St-Germain have stepped up their pursuit of Ajax winger Mika Godts. The 21-year-old Belgium forward is valued at £52m, and Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have all been informed of his growing interest, according to Teamtalk. This is a classic late-window scenario where several Premier League clubs are monitoring the same player.

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro is set to receive a new contract despite his current deal running until 2032, following previous interest from Barcelona in the Brazil international, according to The Athletic. A new deal would remove any doubt about his future, but it also shows Chelsea want to protect a valuable asset.

Manchester United are unlikely to sign Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye because Al-Hilal are willing to pay the £75m Everton want for the 26-year-old Senegal international, per Football Insider. Fulham are interested in Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar, but face competition from Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Real Betis and Como, according to Talksport. Bennfica striker Franjo Ivanovic is close to joining Hull City on loan, with talks over the terms of the deal already under way, per Record.

What remains unclear

Every item in this roundup is based on media reports or fan outlets, not official club statements. Fees, player valuations and the order of negotiations change quickly, so a report from one source cannot be treated as fact. There is also no clarity on Salah’s exact contract situation with Trabzonspor or Besiktas, and no confirmation from Bayern Munich about Sesko.

Readers should watch for confirmation from the clubs themselves or from journalists with strong tier-one sources before assuming any of these moves are close. The transfer window is an active rumour cycle, and several of these stories may be outdated within hours.

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