Kassoum Ouattara has reportedly agreed personal terms with Beşiktaş JK, though AS Monaco are yet to finalise negotiations with the Turkish club over a proposed €10 million transfer.
France midfielder Manu Koné is rumoured to start his second consecutive World Cup match against Norway, with Arsenal closely monitoring his soaring transfer value.
Manchester City have signed midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, making the 23-year-old the most expensive British player in history.
Roma have joined Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth in the race to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. The Italian club must first sell players before June 30 to fund the move.
Hull City are in advanced negotiations to sign Belgium international Thomas Meunier when his Lille contract expires this month. The 34-year-old right-back played 35 games last season.
Eintracht Frankfurt have contacted Derby County regarding goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström. The Swedish international is also attracting attention from Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers as his contract enters its final year.
Inter Milan have entered the race to sign defender John Stones on a free transfer following his Manchester City departure, with Everton and Napoli also monitoring the situation.
Journalist Gianni Bezzi has defended Inter Milan’s cautious approach to signing Palestra, suggesting the Serie A side were wise to hesitate before the right-back elected to join Chelsea instead.
Juventus are pursuing two defensive targets simultaneously this summer, with Bologna asking for €25 million for Jhon Lucumi while the Bianconeri hold a significant financial advantage in any deal for Tarik Muharemovic.
Real Madrid has reclaimed Nico Paz from Como, triggering a potential €60m transfer auction involving Inter Milan and English clubs. Meanwhile, AC Milan are pursuing PSG striker Goncalo Ramos.