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Key transfer rumours include Arsenal’s contract offer to William Saliba, Benfica’s pursuit of Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, and Besiktas nearing the signature of Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal have reportedly tabled a five-year contract extension for French defender William Saliba, amidst ongoing negotiations with the 24-year-old. Saliba’s current agreement extends until 2027, but Real Madrid are said to be closely monitoring the situation. (FootMercato – in French), external

Liverpool are believed to be in a strong position to acquire England defender Marc Guehi, 25, when his contract with Crystal Palace expires next summer. The club is also reportedly considering an £87m move for Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise, 23. (Caught Offside), external

Presidential candidate Joao Noronha Lopes of Benfica is aiming to secure the services of Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva in January, contingent on his election. Lopes has reportedly engaged in discussions with the 31-year-old Portuguese international, whose contract concludes next summer. (Record – in Portuguese), external

Assessments are underway for England defenders Harry Maguire, 32, and Luke Shaw, 30, at Manchester United, with the club potentially seeking defensive reinforcements in the upcoming summer transfer window. (Teamtalk), external

Besiktas are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign Portuguese winger Jota Silva, 26, from Nottingham Forest. (Fabrizio Romano), external

It has been reported that Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 28, expressed a desire to leave Liverpool last summer, leading to a proposed swap deal involving then-Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez, 25. However, Alvarez ultimately joined Atletico Madrid, and Diaz is now with Bayern Munich. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

AEK Athens are reportedly looking to offload French striker Anthony Martial, 29, and have offered the former Manchester United player to several clubs in Mexico. (FootMercato – in French), external

Martial is expected to travel to Monterrey for a medical examination, having received permission from AEK Athens. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Juventus are said to be considering Atalanta’s 27-year-old forward Ademola Lookman as a potential replacement for 25-year-old Serbia international Dusan Vlahovic, who is expected to depart the Serie A club. Manchester United and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24, is also reportedly under consideration. (Tuttosport – in Italian), external

Inter Milan maintain an interest in French midfielder Manu Kone, and Roma’s need to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations could potentially facilitate the 24-year-old’s move. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Chelsea’s 20-year-old Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo has undergone surgery for a thigh injury and is expected to be sidelined for at least 12 weeks. (Athletic – subscription required), external

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