Transfer Updates: Wirtz Bids for Liverpool, Arsenal Eyes Sesko in New Talks

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to transfer to Real Madrid, prompting Jeremie Frimpong to compete with Conor Bradley for the right-back position in Liverpool’s defense. Adam Clery examines how this shift might impact coach Arne Slot’s strategy.

Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the new head coach of AC Milan, taking over from Sergio Conceicao, who departed the club last Thursday.

Allegri originally joined Milan in 2010, winning the club’s 18th Scudetto in his debut season and adding the Italian Super Cup in 2011.

Fiorentina has mutually agreed to terminate Raffaele Palladino’s contract, just three weeks after extending it with the Serie A club.

Palladino, who was appointed last June on a two-year deal, recently had his contract extended until 2027, just before the club’s Conference League semifinal against Real Betis.

Chelsea is reportedly interested in keeping Jadon Sancho beyond this season.

Sky Sports reports that discussions have begun with the Manchester United loanee to solidify a contract that aligns with the club’s wage framework.

Sancho joined Chelsea on loan last August, and while there’s a £25m obligation to buy him, Chelsea may opt to pay a £5m fee to escape that obligation.

Jeremie Frimpong is poised to join Liverpool after they activated his £29.5m release clause with Bayer Leverkusen and reached an agreement on personal terms.

The Dutch international’s arrival comes as Trent Alexander-Arnold departs for Real Madrid, allowing Liverpool to earn €10m from his early transfer to participate in the Club World Cup.

Frimpong is viewed as a versatile addition for Liverpool, with potential roles across the right flank instead of just being a direct replacement.