Liverpool in Talks with Barcelona for De Jong Transfer

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Liverpool Pursuing Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong

Liverpool are in talks with Barcelona over a potential transfer deal for midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The 27-year-old Dutch international has been a target for several top clubs due to Barcelona's financial struggles. Despite previous links with Manchester United, de Jong has not expressed a desire to leave Camp Nou. Barca is seeking a €40m transfer fee, but with only 16 months left on his contract, their bargaining power is diminishing.

Chelsea Nearing Deal for Dário Essugo

Chelsea is edging closer to signing Sporting CP midfielder Dário Essugo. The 19-year-old, who has impressed on loan at Las Palmas, is reportedly open to the move only if guaranteed first-team opportunities. Negotiations are ongoing, with the fee yet to be finalized. Essugo, a Portugal U-21 international, made his debut for Sporting CP at just 16 years old in 2021.