The summer transfer window continues to hot up with Arsenal rejecting Manchester United’s surprise offer to sign Jadon Sancho for £40million.

A new forward is on the Gunners’ shortlist with Santiago Gimenez, Viktor Gyokeres, Nico Williams and Victor Osimhen all linked so far but no breakthroughs as of yet.

Osimhen remains a target for Man Utd and reports out of Italy claim a fresh player-plus-cash bid involving Rasmus Hojlund is set to be launched as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his novel approach to the transfer market.

Liverpool are also looking to make their first signing of the summer, which won’t be Anthony Gordon after Newcastle sold Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh to ease their PSR concerns.

That also means Chelsea will miss out on a swoop for Alexander Isak, but they are busy with both Aaron Anselmino and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall set to sign.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are closing in on a deal for Archie Gray after his move to Brentford collapsed. Follow all the latest updates, news and rumours via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has emerged as a serious transfer target for Sevilla, writes Simon Collings.

Lokonga spent last season on loan at Luton and has agreed to depart Arsenal this summer after holding talks with the club.

Sevilla are understood to be interested in the Belgian, with the possibility of either a loan or a permanent deal on the table.Manchester United finally have their sporting director as Dan Ashworth is allowed to leave Newcastle.

A joint-statement read: Newcastle United and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of Dan Ashworth from his contractual obligations at Newcastle United.

The terms of this agreement remain confidential between the clubs. Newcastle United thanks Dan for his services and wishes him well for the future.