Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Arsenal have successfully hijacked a Liverpool move for a striker, with a deal 'agreed' and the 'documents being prepared'.

Arsenal have gazumped Liverpool's bid for Salford City striker Will Wright, who has caught the eye of several clubs with his regular goal scoring for the League Two club

United have already seen two bids knocked back for Mbeumo but are now awaiting a response to their latest offer, which totals £65m up front plus £5m in add-ons. The third bid matches Brentford's valuation for Mbeumo, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, and is expected to be accepted.

What It Means for the RedsLiverpool are making headlines again, this time by overtaking Arsenal in the pursuit of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, as reported

Liverpool also acted promptly after winning the league title. The Merseyside club secured high-profile signings, including Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, in an effort to maintain their momentum and further solidify their squad depth.

Even on a net basis, the 12 European clubs have already spent more than their collective Club World Cup earnings on transfers.

Arsenal and Liverpool are going head-to-head in the battle to sign Salford City teenager Will Wright.The 17-year-old has attracted interest from the Premier League after a prolific season for the

Newcastle are refusing to sell their star striker, and with Arsenal no longer an option, the Reds could well be the likeliest side to sign Rodrygo, who is valued at €90 million (£77m). It remains to be seen, however, if Liverpool will still consider a move for Rodrygo even if they sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Bacary Sagna has urged Liverpool players to properly process the death of Diogo Jota by speaking to someone about their grief.