Liverpool attempted to sign France right-back Malo Gusto, 23, on loan, but Chelsea demanded a permanent transfer. Chelsea also pursued Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 23, though the Cherries refused to sell. Arsenal rejected a Chelsea enquiry for Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27.

Manchester United plan three defensive signings next summer, with Luke Shaw, 31, Harry Maguire, 33, Lisandro Martinez, 28, and Matthijs de Ligt, 27, "on trial". United striker Chido Obi, 18, seeks a loan to the Netherlands or Denmark, with Feyenoord interested. Everton wanted Monaco full-back Jordan Teze, 26, but the club vetoed the move.

AC Milan will reinstate England defender Fikayo Tomori, 28, under manager Ruben Amorim. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, 27, held talks after Manchester City's sale bid was rejected. Wrexham, Sao Paulo, and Sheffield Wednesday compete for free agent Jamie Vardy, 39.

Al-Ittihad and Diriyah explore moves for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey, 29.