Monday’s transfer news

Liverpool in talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, Adam Wharton wants to stay at Selhurst Park, Arsenal and Aston Villa battle for Mikel Merino.

Marc Guehi is wanted by Liverpool, who have begun negotiations to sign the 24-year-old Crystal Palace and England defender. (Fabrizio Romano via GiveMeSport).

England midfielder Adam Wharton, 20, will turn down interest from Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to stay at Crystal Palace. (Sun).

Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign England youth international goalkeeper Tommy Setford, 18, from Ajax. (Athletic – subscription).

Wolves are leading the race to sign Sheffield United’s £20m-rated defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, 25, to replace 27-year-old Englishman Max Kilman, who joined West Ham. (Sun).

Arsenal are favourites to beat Aston Villa in the race to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino, 28, this summer. (Mundo Deportivo via Goal).

Manchester City will hold talks with their Argentina international Julian Alvarez, 24, after the Copa America. Paris St-Germain are interested in the striker, who wants more playing time, but City are keen to keep him. (Fabrizio Romano).

Manchester City plans to sign Spain and RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo, 26, by triggering a £50m release clause in his contract (Gianluca di Marzio).

Manchester United are set to sign 23-year-old Norway striker Elisabeth Terland from Brighton. (Guardian).

Poland defender Jakub Kiwior, 24, will be allowed to leave Arsenal this summer. He is attracting interest from several Serie A clubs. (Football Insider).

Liverpool have made Sporting Lisbon and Portugal defender Goncalo Inacio, 22, a priority transfer target. (CaughtOffside).

Juventus are keen on Atalanta’s 26-year-old Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, who has also been linked with Liverpool. (Rudy Galetti).

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