The France international has agreed personal terms with the reigning European champions, but the Principality club dismissed an opening offer worth €35 million.
Mainz 05 are in advanced negotiations to sign FC Metz captain Gauthier Hein. The Bundesliga side have submitted an offer for the 29-year-old attacker, who is expected to leave the relegated French club this summer.
Spain youth international Eliezer Mayenda has completed a €20m transfer to Stade Rennais, signing a five-year contract with the French club after three seasons at Sunderland.
FC Twente have opened discussions to sign Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Jeffrey De Lange, who previously played for the Dutch club between 2018 and 2022. The 28-year-old has made just ten appearances since joining Marseille from Go Ahead Eagles in 2024.
Juventus are preparing an improved €40 million bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani after an initial €33m offer was rejected, with Adriano Galliani praising chief executive Giovanni Carnevali’s transfer work.
FC Metz have accepted a €7 million offer plus bonuses from Saudi Arabian club Al-Diraiyah for 20-year-old midfielder Alpha Touré. The Senegal youth international is now authorised to discuss personal terms with the Gulf club.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is looking to recruit from his former club RC Lens, with midfielder Mamadou Sangaré and several defenders under consideration, though Manchester United and Stade Rennais provide competition.
Toulouse FC are weighing up a move for Tawfik Bentayeb after the Moroccan’s 18 goals fired ESTAC Troyes to promotion, but FC Basel have already tabled a €2.8 million offer.
Romain Faivre has rejoined AJ Auxerre on loan from AFC Bournemouth for the 2026/27 season. The midfielder returns without a buy option after helping the Ligue 1 side secure top-flight survival last term.
Turkish club issue formal statement rejecting claims of Marseille negotiations, but reports persist that director Feridun Gecgel is in France for face-to-face talks over the €50m-rated forward.