Liverpool tried to sign Gusto - Wednesday's gossip

Liverpool wanted Malo Gusto on loan, Chelsea's Alex Scott and Martin Zubimendi bids, Manchester United's Chido Obi eyes loan move and Cody Gakpo's Liverpool talks after Manchester City move denied.

Liverpool tried to sign France right-back Malo Gusto, 23, on deadline day but the loan move did not materialise as Chelsea wanted a permanent transfer. (Fabrice Hawkins, external)

Chelseamade a late attempt to sign Bournemouthmidfielder Alex Scott, 23, to replace Enzo Fernandez but the Cherries had no interest in selling the former England Under-21 player this summer. (Mirror, external)

Arsenalrejected an enquiry from Chelsea for 27-year-old Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi. (Sun), external

Manchester United are planning to make three defensive signings next summer with some of their key defenders like England duo Luke Shaw, 31, and Harry Maguire, 33, Argentina's Lisandro Martinez, 28, and Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt, 27, "on trial" this season. (Sun, external)

Manchester United striker Chido Obi, 18, is keen for a loan move to the Netherlands or his native Denmark - both countries where the transfer window only closes on Wednesday - with Feyenoord among interested clubs. (Mirror, external)

Evertonwere interested in signing Monaco full-back Jordan Teze, 26, but the Ligue 1 club's management vetoed the Netherlands international's exit. (Nice-Matin - in French, external)

England defender Fikayo Tomori, 28, will be reinstated into manager Ruben Amorim's squad at AC Milan after he resisted a move away from the Serie A side. (Di Marzio - in Italian, external)

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, 27, held "clear the air" talks with the Reds' hierarchy after they refused to sanction a sale to Manchester City (ED - in Dutch, external)

Wrexham are interested in signing free agent Jamie Vardy, 39, but face competition for the ex-England striker from Brazilian club Sao Paulo and League One side Sheffield Wednesday. (TalkSport, external)

Al-Ittihad have joined fellow Saudi Pro League side Diriyah in exploring a move for Aston Villa and Jamaica winger Leon Bailey, 29. (Athletic - subscription required, external)