Everton have re‑ignited pursuit of Chelsea striker Liam Delap, 23, while also scouting England centre‑back John Stones, who will leave Manchester City on a free, and Arsenal defender Ben White. The Toffees are also keen to extend Jack Grealish’s loan from City, hoping the winger adds creativity to a side still chasing a top‑six finish.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, 33, appears to favour a Turkish exit over the Saudi league, with Fenerbahçe emerging as his most likely destination. Chelsea anticipate fetching up to £60m for 24‑year‑old Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson after his Bayern Munich loan ends. United have turned their attention to West Ham’s 21‑year‑old El Hadji Malick Diouf, eyeing him as competition for Luke Shaw at left‑back.

Tottenham plan to offload goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to Inter Milan, while scouting James Trafford and Bart Verbruggen as replacements. Juventus have expressed interest in Liverpool’s 33‑year‑old Brazilian keeper Alisson, whose contract expires next summer. Aston Villa are probing a deal for Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, and an unnamed Italian club has made enquiries about free‑agent Jadon Sancho. Nottingham Forest are close to meeting Fenerbahçe’s price for left‑back Archie Brown.