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Manchester United have refused to sell Benjamin Sesko, while Barcelona prepares a $133 million bid for Julian Alvarez.

Sports Illustrated has provided a fresh roundup of key transfer rumours and news from the global market.

Premier League

Tottenham: The Spurs are showing interest in Barcelona winger Raphinha; however, the Brazilian has little desire to change clubs. In addition, the Londoners faced rejection from Manchester United regarding a transfer for striker Benjamin Sesko.

Manchester United: The Red Devils have firmly blocked the sale of Benjamin Sesko, turning away interest from both Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Meanwhile, they have approved a loan for Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus and are keen on Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini.

Arsenal: Amid difficulties in negotiations for Vinicius Junior and Bradley Barcola, the Gunners have made an inquiry regarding Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye.

Manchester City: The Citizens are considering Chelsea’s Pedro Neto as a potential replacement for Savinho.

Liverpool: PSG winger Ibrahima Mbaye has prioritised a move to the Merseyside club, which is preparing to make official contact with the Parisians.

Other Premier League news: Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is hoping to loan Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk, who has served his suspension. Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Anis Haji Moussa from Feyenoord, while Leeds United have offered the services of Rafael Leao.

La Liga

Julian Alvarez: Barcelona plans to make a final offer to Atletico Madrid for the forward, reported to be around $133 million (€115 million). However, the Madrid club is confident in keeping the Argentine and has consequently turned down a signing of Victor Osimhen.

Endrick: The 20-year-old forward has asked Real Madrid's management to let him join a club where he can get regular playing time. The Madrid side has yet to make a final decision.

Other La Liga news: Ferran Torres has agreed to a move to PSG, while Real Madrid defender Raul Asensio has been offered to Liverpool. Rodrygo hopes to settle his future in negotiations with both Barcelona and Real Madrid before August 13.