Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is being lined up as a potential replacement for 22-year-old Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, if he leaves Bayer Leverkusen. (Sun) City have agreed a £34m deal with Lyon for 21-year-old France midfielder Rayan Cherki. (Times - subscription required)

Liverpool’s fourth bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is expected to be their last, with the Reds reportedly prepared to walk away from negotiations if they are knocked back again. Confidence over a third bid worth €134 million (£113 million,

A top Reds reporter has revealed Leverkusen are finally ready to lower their demands and agree the transfer of Wirtz to Liverpool for a sum that will still smash records