Manchester United and Michael Carrick are leading the race to sign 23-year-old Portugal winger Francisco Conceição from Juventus, with the former Porto player valued at approximately £43m (€50m). The tricky winger recently returned from the World Cup and is also being tracked by Chelsea, but United are said to be ahead in the pursuit.
Real Madrid increase offer for Yan Diomande
Real Madrid have raised their bid for RB Leipzig midfielder Yan Diomande to about £98m. Leipzig had hoped to replace Diomande with Conceição, but reports in Germany indicate further talks are needed to finalise the deal for the 19-year-old Côte d'Ivoire international.
Liverpool favourites for Barcola
Liverpool have emerged as favourites to sign France international Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, having held preliminary talks with the 23-year-old over a lucrative transfer.
Arsenal pursue Bruno Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior
Bruno Guimarães continues to be a target for Premier League champions Arsenal. Newcastle insist the Brazilian is not for sale, but personal terms have reportedly been agreed between the Gunners and Guimarães's representatives, making a bid imminent. Arsenal are also linked with Vinícius Júnior, with Mikel Arteta determined to sign the Madrid and Brazil forward. Speculation intensified on Tuesday when it was reported Vinícius would not train this week, further increasing uncertainty over his future. José Mourinho is keen to keep the winger at Real Madrid.
PSG distance themselves from Rodri, but Real Madrid expected to bid
Paris Saint-Germain have distanced themselves from a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, but the Premier League club expects an offer from Real Madrid.
Sunderland and other deals
Seemingly having fought off Chelsea's pursuit of Granit Xhaka, Sunderland are ready to boost their defensive options by signing full-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse. In Spain, Sevilla are reportedly ready to sell Ruben Vargas for about £17m, with Aston Villa, Newcastle and Brighton among potential suitors in the Premier League.
Leeds and Manchester United moves
Leeds are poised to confirm a £40m deal for James Trafford, who re-signed for Manchester City after a couple of seasons at Burnley. Manchester United are keen to send Joshua Zirkzee on a season-long loan to Juventus, with an option for the Bianconeri to buy the 25-year-old.
Chelsea target veterans Welbeck and Henderson
Chelsea have held talks with Brighton forward Danny Welbeck (35) and are also keen to sign Jordan Henderson (36). Welbeck scored 13 Premier League goals for the Seagulls last season and was considered a possible option for England at the World Cup, while Henderson made the cut but suffered a freak wrist injury. Chelsea are reportedly drawing up eight-year contracts for both veterans.
Dortmund agree deal for Karetsas
In Germany, Borussia Dortmund have agreed to sign midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Racing Genk in Belgium for a fee that could rise to £32m.
John Stones close to Inter move
John Stones, a free agent after leaving Manchester City, has moved closer to completing his move to Inter, with a verbal agreement reportedly in place.
