Saturday's gossip: Liverpool enquire about Real Madrid's Endrick

What the report says

BBC Sport’s latest transfer gossip column says Liverpool have asked Real Madrid about Brazil forward Endrick, while also noting that Brighton have turned down a second approach for winger Yankuba Minteh. The report places Liverpool among several Premier League clubs exploring options as the market continues to move ahead of the new season.

The column also says Chelsea are expecting Aston Villa to make an offer for striker Nicolas Jackson, and that Arsenal are still interested in Victor Osimhen, but only if the Nigeria international is willing to lower his wage demands. Elsewhere, Newcastle and RB Leipzig are said to be in contact with AC Milan over Christopher Nkunku.

Additional names in the roundup include Sunderland, who have reportedly agreed an £8m deal for Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp, and Bournemouth, who are said to be close to taking Juventus goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio on loan with an option to buy. The piece also mentions possible movement involving Willy Kambwala, Daniel Munoz and Julian Alvarez, though those claims are attributed to other outlets.

As a general football note, these kinds of reports often reflect early-stage interest rather than completed transfers. The gossip format is meant to track clubs’ recruitment plans and negotiation positions, so the stories may change quickly if bids are made, rejected or revised.