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Bundesliga outfit Mainz have contacted Liverpool over a possible permanent deal for defender Sepp van den Berg — but the clubs’ valuations remain far apart.

The Athletic revealed last week that Liverpool want around £20million ($25.5m) for the Dutch centre-back, who enjoyed an excellent season on loan at the German club. Mainz are desperate to keep the 22-year-old but that price tag is well out of their range.

Liverpool have fielded interest in Van den Berg from a number of top-flight clubs across Europe and are in no rush to make a decision on his future.

If they don't receive an acceptable offer then he will stay put and link up with Arne Slot's squad for the start of pre-season training next month.

Van den Berg joined Liverpool in a £4.4million move from Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle in 2019. He made four senior appearances for them under Jurgen Klopp’s reign as he spent time away on loan at Preston North End, Schalke and Mainz.

In other Leicester City news, Kelechi Iheanacho, Marc Albrighton, and Dennis Praet have also been released by the club.

The trio will leave the club upon the expiration of their contracts on June 30.

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Jannik Vestergaard has agreed a new three-year contract at Leicester City through to 2027.

The 31-year-old played a key role in Leicester's promotion campaign, starting 44 matches across all competitions.

The central defender, who is part of Denmark's squad during this summer's European Championship, had only made 10 league appearances across his first two campaigns at Leicester following his 2021 transfer from Southampton but became an integral part of Enzo Maresca's side last season.

He was due to be out of contract this summer but has now committed his future to Leicester.

Jamie Vardy has signed a new one-year contract with Leicester City.

Vardy, 37, scored 20 goals in 37 appearances for Leicester last season, with his 18 Championship strikes coming across 18 starts and 17 substitute appearances.

"To get the numbers that I did (last season), I’m delighted with it, but there’s still more to come," Vardy said. "I look after myself. I’ve always said that age is just a number. My legs feel fine so that’s why I carry on until my legs say ‘that’s it, game over’. There will be a day when that comes, but that’s not right now.

“We look forward to another season in the Premier League and seeing what we can do. One hundred per cent, it’s the best league in the world. That’s where you want to be playing your football.”

Benjamin Sesko was considered among Europe’s top prospects before he had barely become a teenager.

Born in the small Slovenian town of Radece, an hour’s drive east from the capital Ljubljana, Sesko, now 21, was expected to follow in the footsteps of his father, Ales, and become a goalkeeper.

However, his towering 6ft 5in (195cm) frame and insatiable hunger for goals quickly steered him towards a different path that would later see him lead the line for his country and RB Leipzig.

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Jude Bellingham, the elder, had a ravishing first season at Real Madrid. Jobe, the younger, did pretty well at Sunderland, too.

It is Jobe who is attracting interest from Premier League clubs like Brentford and Crystal Palace.

The in-demand 18-year-old spoke to The Athletic in April

Partick Thistle forward Ceiran Loney is set to join Everton.

A deal for the 16-year-old, who is the the Scottish side's youngest-ever player, is close to being confirmed by the Goodison Park club.

Loney caught the eye of Everton scouts and impressed on trial, having also spent time training with Brighton and other English clubs.

He has risen through Partick Thistle's academy ranks and made his senior debut for them last month, in a 4-1 Scottish Championship defeat to Dundee United.

Everton are seeking new academy recruits ahead of the upcoming season. The Athletic reported last November that Northern Ireland Under-18 striker Braiden Graham will also join the club this summer.

Everton staved off interest from multiple clubs to secure the 16-year-old's signature. Like Loney, he will join to initially be part of the academy set-up.

Additional reporting: Patrick Boyland

• Attracted by European football and staying in London
• On-ball credentials and aerial ability appealed to Chelsea
• Experience of playing in a high line
• Crossed paths with Maresca at Manchester City

Peter Rutzler and Simon Johnson on what Chelsea can expect from new signing Tosin Adarabioyo

Tosin Adarabioyo has completed his Chelsea medical and will become the first signing under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea have beaten Newcastle United in the race for the 26-year-old centre-back, who joins as a free agent after letting his contract expire at Fulham.

Tosin has agreed terms on a four-year deal and Chelsea are expected to officially announce his arrival soon.

The defender took to social media to say goodbye to his former club on Thursday, saying: “As a new chapter awaits, I’d just like to thank everyone at Fulham Football Club for the last four years.

“Together with the manager, staff, my teammates and supporters, we made some great memories that I’ll always hold fondly.

"I wish you all the best in the future.”

Alexander Isak insists he has “no thoughts on leaving” Newcastle United and says he “loves everything about the club”.

The 24-year-old Sweden international striker netted 25 goals for Eddie Howe’s side last season — 21 of which came in the Premier League.

Isak has been strongly linked with Arsenal — who are said to have tracked his development long-term — while his goal scoring record, age and all-round ability make him one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.

However, the former Borussia Dortmund and Real Sociedad striker has insisted he has not considered leaving St James’ Park this summer.

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The transfer window is reopening in a matter of days, which can only mean one thing: Conor Gallagher’s future at Chelsea is once again a hot topic.

It may come as a surprise that Chelsea are open to selling the Cobham academy graduate, who frequently captained Mauricio Pochettino’s team on the pitch last season and led the entire first-team squad in minutes played across all competitions.

But this is a complex situation with several factors at play and a number of outcomes are still possible.

Here is a dive into some of the most important questions surrounding Gallagher’s future.

Dominic Solanke’s contract at Bournemouth includes a release clause of £65million ($83m) that can only be activated by certain clubs.

Solanke, 26, registered 19 Premier League goals and three assists last season and is being tracked by a number of top English and European teams during this transfer window.

The striker’s release clause, though is limited to a select group of clubs — although the identity of those that would qualify is undisclosed.

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Tosin Adarabioyo has completed his Chelsea medical and will become the first signing under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea have beaten Newcastle United in the race for the 26-year-old centre-back, who joins as a free agent after letting his contract expire at Fulham.

Tosin has agreed terms on a four-year deal and Chelsea are expected to officially announce his arrival soon.

The defender took to social media to say goodbye to his former club on Thursday, saying: “As a new chapter awaits, I’d just like to thank everyone at Fulham Football Club for the last four years.

“Together with the manager, staff, my teammates and supporters, we made some great memories that I’ll always hold fondly.

"I wish you all the best in the future.”