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Soccer gossip: Martinez, Guehi, Lookman, Sterling, Wilson, Solomon, Osula, Isak, George


Manchester United failed to follow up on their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Liverpool decide to hang on to Joe Gomez despite a bid from AC Milan while Chelsea look set to be lumbered with Raheem Sterling.

Aston Villa didn’t receive a bid from Manchester United for Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez despite the 32-year-old being heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester United decided against a move for Martinez because of his age and wages in the region of £200,000 a week. (Mirror), external

Martinez was not keen on a move to Galatasaray despite reports from Turkey of a bid worth £21.6m. (Daily Mail), external

Liverpool refused to allow Joe Gomez, 28, to join AC Milan after their bid to sign fellow England defender Marc Guehi, 25, from Crystal Palace fell through. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Guehi’s exit video from Crystal Palace was leaked on social media but he remains content to see out the remaining year of his contract at Selhurst Park and then leave on a free transfer next summer. (Talksport), external

Bayern Munich were keen to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, 27, from Atalanta on loan on deadline day. (Sky Sports, external)

Chelsea’s English forward Raheem Sterling looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge with no interest the 30-year-old from clubs in Turkey, Saudi Arabia or the United States even though their transfer windows close later. (The Athletic – subscription required), external

Crystal Palace pulled out of a loan deal for Tottenham’s Israeli forward Manor Solomon, 26, despite a deal sheet allowing them extra time to complete the signing. (Sky Sports), external

Wales midfielder Harry Wilson’s move from Fulham to Leeds collapsed after the Cottagers had a late change of heart over selling the 28-year-old. (Yorkshire Evening Post), external

That Wilson deal collapsing also saw the end of a potential move from Chelsea to Fulham for 19-year-old English winger Tyrique George. (Evening Standard), external

Danish forward Will Osula, 22, will remain at Newcastle United despite deadline day interest from Eintracht Frankfurt for a season-long loan. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Newcastle United insiders have suggested Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, was behaving and playing like someone who did not want the team to qualify for the Champions League from April onwards. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

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