Liverpool have shown interest in Anthony Gordon, a 23-year-old winger from Newcastle United who originally hails from Everton’s academy. Any potential move for Gordon could thwart Arsenal’s aspirations to sign Alexander Isak, a 24-year-old striker from Newcastle. Luis Diaz, the 27-year-old Colombian forward, has downplayed rumors linking him to Paris St-Germain, expressing optimism about his future at Liverpool. Sheffield United is gearing up to make an £8m bid for Anthony Patterson, a 23-year-old goalkeeper from Sunderland. Manchester City is eyeing Douglas Lukjanciks, a 16-year-old goalkeeper from Everton’s academy, with a potential £10m deal on the table. Newcastle is in pole position to secure the services of Tosin Adarabioyo, a 26-year-old defender from Fulham, on a free transfer. Crystal Palace is determined to retain their manager, Oliver Glasner, amid speculation of interest from Bayern Munich. Roberto de Zerbi, the Brighton manager, remains under consideration by Bayern Munich to succeed Thomas Tuchel. Luka Modric’s future at Real Madrid will become clearer next week, according to his agent, as the 38-year-old Croatian midfielder’s contract approaches its end. Eintracht Frankfurt has no plans to activate the buy option for Donny van de Beek, a 27-year-old midfielder on loan from Manchester United. Everton, Brighton, Inter Milan, and Wolfsburg are contemplating a move for Yukinari Sugawara, a 23-year-old full-back from AZ Alkmaar. Millwall has reached an agreement to sign Japhet Tanganga, a 26-year-old defender on loan from Tottenham, on a permanent basis. Everton manager Sean Dyche is optimistic about securing a permanent deal for Jack Harrison, a 27-year-old winger on loan from Leeds. West Ham is plotting a summer move for Youssef En-Nesyri, a 26-year-old forward from Sevilla. Fiorentina has shown interest in Nicolo Zaniolo, a 24-year-old midfielder set to return to Galatasaray following his loan spell at Aston Villa. Barcelona boss Xavi has cast doubt on Ansu Fati’s future at the club, with the 21-year-old Spanish forward poised to return after his loan spell at Brighton.