Football gossip: Williams, Isak, Romero, Branthwaite, Sane, Szczesny

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are in competition to sign Spain winger Nico Williams, while Newcastle striker Alexander Isak says he is likely to speak to the club about a new contract.

Bayern Munich have renewed their interest in signing Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger Nico Williams, 22, but will face competition from Arsenal. (Bild), external

In-demand Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, says he will "probably" speak to the club about a new contract in the summer. (Mail), external

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Portugal Under-21 midfielder Dario Essugo, 20, from Sporting for £21m, following his loan spell this season at Las Palmas. (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

Real Madrid are looking at Tottenham and Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 26, and Everton's England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, to reinforce their defence. (Teamtalk) , external

Everton are plotting a move to sign Moroccan forward Hamza Igamane, 22, from Rangers in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool will face competition from Arsenal to sign Germany winger Leroy Sane, 29, when his contract expires at Bayern Munich this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Brighton expect offers of more than £20m for their Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari, 21, who is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are open to discussing a new deal with Polish former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 34, in the coming weeks. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs keen on signing Lyon's Belgian winger Malick Fofana, 19, this summer. (CaughtOffside), external

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