Liverpool not pursuing Spence move - Friday's gossip

Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, Juventus looking to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan and Arsenal and Manchester United send scouts to watch Kaua Elias.

Liverpool have no intention of pursuing a summer transfer move for Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, despite their recent injury woes. (Mirror), external

Juventus are looking to secure Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, on a loan deal without an obligation to buy from Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Arsenal and Manchester United sent scouts to watch 20-year-old striker Kaua Elias score a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly for Shakhtar Donetsk, while AC Milan and Porto are also interested in the Brazilian. (Sun), external

Liverpool have intensified discussions with 18-year-old Paris St-Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye's representatives after the teenager made it clear he wants to leave the French champions. (Teamtalk), external

Negotiations between West Ham and Tottenham over 27-year-old Israel winger Manor Solomon are currently off for financial reasons, as the Hammers are not ready to agree to the bonuses Spurs would want should they secure a return to the Premier League. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Ipswich and Everton are among the clubs hoping to attract 27-year-old Senegal international Krepin Diatta, a right-sided player who can fill several positions and a free agent after his contract at Monaco expired in June. (Footmercato - in French), external

Ipswich are also in advanced talks with Fulham over the permanent signing of 29-year-old Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic. (Sky Sports), external

Galatasaray have added 25-year-old Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to their transfer shortlist. (Gianlucadimarzio - in Italian), external

Sunderland, external are in pole position to sign Mozambique winger Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon, with Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton among the clubs with an eye on the 25-year-old. (Teamtalk), external