Transfer news LIVE updates: Liverpool submit £53m Nabil Fekir bid; Man Utd, Arsenal latest

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Wednesday May 30

Griezmann exit plan

22:30: Man Utd are now reportedly above Barcelona in the race for Antoine Griezmann - and Atletico Madrid now appear to be preparing for his departure.

Don Balon say Atletico Madrid have two players in mind to fill the void left by any Griezmann exit.

It is said they will plan to test Manchester City’s resolve on Sergio Aguero.

Pep Guardiola has dismissed the notion of Aguero leaving but, if Gabriel Jesus becomes their No 1 striker, an emotional return may be on the cards.

Atletico are also interested in signing PSG’s Angel Di Maria.

Mandzukic to Manchester United

22:25: Manchester United signing Juventus star Mario Mandzukic this summer would make no sense for all parties, claims pundit Steve Nicol.

Mandzukic has been linked with a move to United in recent days.

“It’s a strange one,” Nicol told ESPN FC. “I don’t see how it makes any sense. I don’t see how Mandzukic actually plays at United.

“He shouldn’t play ahead of (Marcus) Rashford, I don’t think he should play ahead of (Anthony) Martial in a wide position, and he certainly isn’t playing ahead of (Romelu) Lukaku.”

Nabil Fekir offer

22:20: Liverpool have submitted an opening bid for Lyon playmaker Nabil Fekir, reports claim.

French newspaper Le Parisien claim the Reds have offered €60million (£53m) for the attacking talent.

But Lyon aren’t tempted, and It’s claimed the deal isn’t close for various reasons.

Le Parisien say that Fekir and his entourage aren’t entirely convinced about joining the Premier League club.

Lyon aren’t in any rush to accept the offer because they feel Fekir’s value could increase during the World Cup - with new suitors potentially emerging.

Liverpool could have to pay €70m (£61m) plus performance-related add-ons.

Oblak deal

22:15: Liverpool and Arsenal are battling to land Atletico Madrid star Jan Oblak this month, according to reports.

The Premier League duo could both sign goalkeepers during the summer transfer window.

The Reds’ need to sign a new No 1 was evident on Saturday, where two Loris Karius errors cost them Champions League glory.

Arsenal, meanwhile, require a fresher shot-stopper with Petr Cech approaching the twilight years of his career.

And Spanish website El Gol Digital say the Premier League duo are fighting to land Oblak this summer.

Sokratis medical

22:10: Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos will undergo his Arsenal medical this week, reports claim.

According to German website Kicker, the two parties have settled on a £15million fee with further details still to be ‘ironed out.’

It’s believed the 29-year-old will sign a three-year deal that expires in June 2021.

Isco no go

22:05: Pep Guardiola has ruled out a move for Real Madrid star Isco.

The Spanish playmaker has routinely been linked with a high-profile transfer to either Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.

But Guardiola says he won’t be arriving at the Etihad Stadium anytime soon.

Asked about a potential deal for the 26-year-old, Pep said: “Manchester City aren't going to sign Isco."

Jose scouting

22:00: Now this is a vintage transfer window story if ever I’ve seen one.

Jose Mourinho has been spotted watching tonight’s friendly clash between Austria and Russia.

Innocent enough considering he will be working on Russian television for the World Cup next month.

But his presence at the Tivoli-Neu stadium has taken on greater significance after today’s claims that Manchester United want to sign West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic.

The Austria international only signed for the Hammers from Stoke in a £26million deal last summer, but it’s thought the club value him at £50m.

Obviously It is not known if Mourinho was at the game specifically to watch the player in action.