Transfers

Brendan Rodgers to raid Liverpool?! Shock as Celtic join transfer race for Reds outcast – but winger wants to stay & fight for his place

Scottish champions Celtic have joined Fulham and Atalanta in the race to sign out-of-favour Liverpool star Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger has been linked with a move away from the Anfield this summer in order to get more game time. Celtic are monitoring the situation of Chiesa at the Reds and could place a loan bid for the Italy international.

Alexander Isak latest: Eddie Howe reacts to Liverpool's £120m transfer bid & offers zero guarantees striker won't leave Newcastle

Newcastle United reportedly rejected a formal offer from Liverpool on Friday, despite the 25-year-old expressing his desire to leave. The Sweden international has been training away from the club’s pre-season tour, with talks between both clubs ongoing. Amid speculation over the forward's future, manager Eddie Howe has now reacted to the transfer bid.