Premier League
AC Milan continue to admire Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, but with the Reds unwilling to sanction a sale, the Italian club are expected to target the Dutch defender on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer.
Liverpool are reportedly considering a swap deal involving Harvey Elliott, with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton potentially moving in the opposite direction.
Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, although the Spanish giants are expected to demand in excess of €100 million (£86m/$114m), using the transfers of Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali as valuation benchmarks.
Tottenham Hotspur have been encouraged in their pursuit of AC Milan winger Rafael Leão after the Portugal international reportedly expressed an interest in joining the North London club.
Newcastle United are preparing to open contract talks with Bruno Guimarães following reported interest from Arsenal.
With Sandro Tonali having departed, Newcastle are now weighing up a move for Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller as a possible replacement.
Arsenal are monitoring West Ham United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as uncertainty continues over Ben White’s long-term future.
Chelsea are willing to consider permanent bids for Alejandro Garnacho but are not interested in allowing the winger to leave on loan.
Should Garnacho depart, Chelsea are believed to have identified West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville as a potential replacement.
Liverpool have also stepped up their interest in Summerville and are said to have made a serious attempt to secure his signature.
Chelsea are also planning to offer promising winger Jesse Derry a new contract amid reported interest from Bayern Munich and Juventus.
Manchester City have reportedly rejected enquiries from Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid for defender Rúben Dias, insisting the Portuguese international is not for sale.
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are currently regarded as the frontrunners to sign Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, whose future remains uncertain.
La Liga
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has reportedly approved a move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, with any deal potentially paving the way for Vinícius Júnior’s departure.
Club president Florentino Pérez is said to be seriously considering a move for Haaland if negotiations over a contract extension with Vinícius Jr fail following Brazil’s World Cup campaign.
Barcelona have opened discussions with Mallorca regarding a return for young winger Jan Virgili, although the Catalan club have yet to decide whether he will join Hansi Flick’s first-team squad or spend next season on loan elsewhere in La Liga.
Barcelona are also monitoring former academy defender Sergi Domínguez, who has expressed a desire to leave Dinamo Zagreb. The Spanish champions retain a 20% sell-on clause in any future transfer.
Mourinho is also keen for Real Madrid to reinforce their defence, with Manchester City’s Rúben Dias and Arsenal defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapié reportedly among his preferred targets.
Barcelona could be open to selling Frenkie de Jong should substantial offers arrive, particularly if youngsters Gavi and Marc Bernal impress during pre-season preparations.
