Man City enter race for Gakpo - Tuesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s transfer gossip roundup says Manchester City have emerged as unexpected contenders for Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, while Tottenham are also still said to be pursuing a deal. The item places this in the wider context of a busy summer market, where several Premier League clubs are being linked with moves for players across England and Europe.

The report also says Newcastle United have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign Spain midfielder Nico Gonzalez in a deal worth £47m plus £3m in add-ons. Separately, Manchester United are described as confident they can persuade Arsenal to sell England teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, although the asking price is reported to be more than £50m and is a major obstacle. Lewis-Skelly is noted as capable of playing at left-back and in midfield.

Other reported negotiations include Newcastle’s offer for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Chelsea’s rejected bids for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, and Hull’s move for Union Berlin forward Ilyas Ansah. There are also claims that AC Milan are weighing up a late-window approach for Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, Coventry have agreed a fee for Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock, and Monza plan to offer Dele Alli a one-year contract. As a gossip roundup, the piece reflects reported interest and talks rather than confirmed transfers.