Chelsea have stepped up their bid to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix following his return from the FIFA World Cup. The France international is valued at £60m.
Manchester United have opened negotiations with AS Roma for midfielder Manu Koné as they target a third summer signing. The France international is keen on Premier League football, though Arsenal are also circling.
Manchester United have approached Crystal Palace to enquire about forward Ismaïla Sarr as they seek attacking reinforcements. The Senegal international is not the club’s priority target.
Barcelona have made Ferran Torres available for transfer as they seek to cash in on the Spain international before his contract expires. Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are both tracking the former Manchester City forward.
Al Qadsiah have placed a €10 million valuation on Cameron Puertas, complicating Werder Bremen’s attempts to sign the midfielder permanently amid interest from rival clubs.
Juventus have set a €50 million asking price for defender Pierre Kalulu as Manchester United reportedly show interest, with the Italian club forced to sell after missing out on Champions League qualification.
Hull City have had a €15 million bid for midfielder Kévin Danois turned down by AJ Auxerre, with the French club demanding double that amount for the 22-year-old France youth international.
Lucas Digne is poised to return to Paris Saint-Germain more than ten years after his initial spell, with the Aston Villa left-back scheduled to undergo a medical before signing a three-year deal.
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Brazil midfielder João Gomes from Wolves for £38m, while Manchester United monitor left-back options and confirm the capture of teenage winger Tynan Thompson.