Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the Ivory Coast forward, though Sky Germany insist the deal remains incomplete.
Crystal Palace are targeting Stade Brestois 29 defender Raphaël Le Guen as a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who is expected to complete a move to Chelsea.
Fiorentina have tabled a formal offer to sign Portuguese full-back Joao Mario from Juventus on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The deal could be finalised this week as the player is surplus to requirements under Luciano Spalletti.
German defender Yann Bisseck is reportedly close to signing a contract extension with Inter Milan that would keep him at the club until 2031, effectively ending speculation over a move to Bayern Munich.
FC Schalke 04 have sent 18-year-old attacking prospect Mika Wallentowitz on a season-long loan to SpVgg Greuther Fürth, with the agreement containing no option to buy.
Christopher Nkunku misses Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Celtic with a muscle injury, while Pervis Estupinan has been left in Italy following his return from World Cup duty.
Olympique Marseille have submitted a €13m package bid for Verona right-back Rafik Belghali, challenging Serie A rivals Inter and Roma for the Algeria international.
German media have firmly rejected speculation linking Jamal Musiala with a loan move to Galatasaray. The Bayern Munich attacker remains tied to the Bundesliga club until 2030.
Torino are advancing on deals for defenders Eray Comert and Pietro Comuzzo, but Lucas Perri’s proposed move from Leeds United has hit a snag over agent commission.
Como have become one of the first Serie A clubs to prohibit heading for young players, with board member Raphaël Varane leading the initiative to reduce head impacts during critical developmental years.