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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool make contact for £41m Ozak Kabak, Man United doubts over Jadon Sancho fee, Chelsea near Kai Havertz agreement

Numerous clubs want to sign Jadon Sancho: Rex
Numerous clubs want to sign Jadon Sancho: Rex

Follow the latest updates live from the first day of the summer transfer window after the Premier League season drew to a close on Sunday after, resulting in the relegation of Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich City and confirmation that Manchester United and Chelsea will play in next season’s Champions League.

Two months later than usual, the summer transfer window opens for business with clubs still expected to be busy even though they are facing the financial pressures of the coronavirus pandemic. Champions Liverpool are being linked with Watford striker Ismaila Sarr and Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, while United’s proposed move for Jadon Sancho hangs in the balance over doubts surrounding his £90m price tag.

Arsenal are likely to move for another centre-back due to the number of injuries their defenders have suffered, while Chelsea remain in the hunt for sought-after Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz, having already signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech earlier in the year. Premier League new boys Leeds United meanwhile are ready to ramp up their recruitment drive with interest in Candaian forward Jonathan David strongly linked after impressing at Gent, though they look set to miss out on free agent Edinson Cavani after he left Paris Saint-Germain. Follow the live news below.

Liverpool are also keen on Schalke centre-back Ozan Kabak. The 20-year-old Turkey international is rated around the £40m mark, but Schalke could sell him for less due to financial difficulties. The Reds will likely have rivals for his signature, with Manchester City, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund having been linked to Kabak in the past.