TRANSFER GOSSIP: Mohamed Salah ‘tells Liverpool that he wants to LEAVE’, Man United ‘target two Premier League defenders’, and Crystal Palace ‘are close to tying down Eberechi Eze to a new contract’

We are finally entering the last week of the summer transfer window. One that has seen a remarkable shift in the pecking order of world football.

The era is in danger of ending as it began with a shock departure to the Saudi Pro League, as the top Premier League clubs continue to identify targets that could make the difference between Champions or Europa League football.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all still trying to secure major deals after showing varying degrees of conviction in their first league games.

In the case of the Merseysider, the very real danger of losing talisman Mohamed Salah looms, while there are several managers looking to shift the doldrums before squad registrations are due.

Mailsport wraps up all the latest transfer gossip on Sunday morning.

Manchester United have made a surprising application for Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella

Conor Gallagher has started the first three games of the 2023/24 season but could be dropped from Mauricio Pochettino’s side

According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, Mohamed Salah has informed Liverpool that he wants to join Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad this summer. The team is reportedly poised to make the 31-year-old the highest-paid player in the world and land another big name on their shores. (Rudy Galetti)

Manchester City are preparing an improved bid for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, but are prepared to walk out if the price gets too high. Kevin De Bruyne’s serious injury, coupled with Ilkay Gundogan’s departure to Barcelona this summer, has left the Treble winners in need of another mid-park option. (Mailsport)

Manchester United have made a surprising application for Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella. The Spain international has failed to provide enough competition for Ben Chilwell since arriving from Brighton last season and could be of use to the Red Devils. No bids or concrete talks have yet taken place. (Fabrizio Romano)

Luke Shaw’s injury, which is more serious than initially thought, appears to have sparked some creative thinking as Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilon is also in consideration for the gig. Diogo Dalot started at left back against Nottingham Forest today with Alvaro Fernandez on the bench. Tyrell Malacia is also injured. (Air Sports)

Chelsea want a loan of between £8 and £10 million to allow Romelu Lukaku to leave the club. The Blues have spent all summer trying to get the Belgian out of the club, but have faced stumbling blocks in many potential transfers. The club also does not want to pay a percentage of his wages of £325,000 a week. (The Telegraph)

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden has emerged as a potential target for newly promoted Luton Town

Crystal Palace are ready to offer Eberechi Eze a new £5 million a year contract

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden has emerged as a potential target for newly promoted Luton Town. Hayden still has three years left on his contract with Newcastle, but is training with the Under-21s after being deemed surplus to requirements by manager Eddie Howe. (Mailsport)

Conor Gallagher wants to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea and will turn down interest from other clubs amid reports of a Spurs approach. The 23-year-old has started the first three games of the 2023/24 season, but could be dumped from Mauricio Pochettino’s side in the coming weeks by new signing Romeo Lavia. (Football Insider)

Arsenal duo Folarin Balogun and Kieran Tierney are both due for medicals ahead of their possible move from the Premier League. Striker Balogun will undergo medical tests ahead of his £38.5 million move to Ligue 1 side AS Monaco after impressing in the same league last year. (Mailsport)

Crystal Palace are ready to offer Eberechi Eze a new £5 million a year contract to deter immediate interest from Manchester City. The Eagles could include a fixed release price in his deal, leaving the door open for the likes of City and Barcelona to buy him later in his career. (Sun)