🚨Chelsea open talks for attacker, Liverpool initiate Rodrygo move, Tottenham want La Liga star & more

Plus all the latest updates from the world of football.

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Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - all your essential football headlines in one place. Thanks for reading, and enjoy!

Today’s top stories:

• Chelsea are keen on signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. (The Telegraph)

• Manchester United will compete with cross-town rivals Manchester City for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. (A Bola)

• Tottenham Hotspur ready to compete with Liverpool for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. (The Telegraph)

• Manchester United handed a boost in their pursuit of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. (Sun)

• Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres through intermediaries. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Manchester United have failed with an offer to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa. (Daily Mail)

• Tottenham Hotspur are working on a deal to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich. (TBR Football)

• Liverpool have held talks with the representatives of Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid regarding a summer move. (TBR Football)

Arsenal

• Mikel Arteta has refused to comment on the potential arrival of Viktor Gyokeres, although Arsenal are believed to be closing in. (Mirror)

  Arteta said: "I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet. When we have something concrete to offer in any case to any player, we will do that."

• Arsenal remain keen on signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, but he will cost around €70 million. (Ben Jacobs)