Man Utd to open Mbeumo talks – Tuesday’s gossip

Manchester United anticipated signings of Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Florian Wirtz, but Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea considered moving for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.

Bryan Mbeumo, a forward from Brentford, wants to join Manchester United, who are currently in talks to sign the 25-year-old Cameroon international. (Athletic – A subscription required)

Rasmus Hojlund, 22, is wanted on loan at Inter Milan this summer after being linked with Manchester United and Denmark. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)

Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes has expressed interest in the 30-year-old Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, who are also awaiting a decision from Manchester United regarding whether he wants to stay at the club or leave. (Sky Sports)

Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27, from Crystal Palace, is also a striker shortlist for Manchester United, but they could face opposition from AC Milan and Juventus. (Teamtalk)

The Gunners are prepared to stifle rumors that England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, has been linked with a new contract at Arsenal this summer. (Mail)

German international Florian Wirtz has a contract with class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Liverpool until 2030, but the Reds have yet to agree a fee, with class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Bayer Leverkusen holding out for 150 million euros (£127 million). (German) (Bild)

Luis Diaz, 28, is a 28-year-old Colombian who class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Barcelona have started talks with with Liverpool. Saudi Arabia is interested in the Colombian. (Florian Plettenberg)

Tottenham and Everton could compete with the Blues for Jarrad Branthwaite’s signature this summer, while Chelsea are considering a move for Everton and England’s 22-year-old. (Teamtalk)

Jamie Gittens, a 20-year-old English winger from Borussia Dortmund, is also on the radar at Chelsea, who could cost around £50 million. (Guardian)

In time for the Fifa Club World Cup, which begins on June 14 in the United States, Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal with AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26. (Football Italia)

Al-Hilal is prepared to sell Serbia international Aleksandar Mitrovic, with West Ham, Everton, Manchester United, and West Ham interested in making the move. (Talksport)

Ollie Arblaster, 21, is a Sheffield United midfielder who is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Brighton are monitoring his progress. (Teamtalk)