Arsenal are exploring a move for Vinicius Jr if the 26-year-old does not extend his Real Madrid contract, though new manager Jose Mourinho wants him to stay. The Gunners are also prepared to break the British transfer record for Julian Alvarez, 26, from Atletico Madrid.

Inter Milan are interested in signing Cristian Romero, 28, from Tottenham. RB Leipzig have rejected an £85.4m bid from Real Madrid for Yan Diomande, 19, who is also targeted by Liverpool and Manchester City.

Manchester United's lack of urgency for Manu Kone, 25, is frustrating AS Roma. Juventus are exploring a move for Bruno Fernandes, 31, after talks with his representatives. Chelsea have rejected a third bid for Trevoh Chalobah, 27, from Como, while Napoli eye Benoit Badiashile, 25.

Julian Brandt, 30, has offers from Leeds United and Ajax after leaving Borussia Dortmund. Nottingham Forest submitted an improved £17.5m bid for Givairo Read, 20. West Ham rejected Brentford's offer for El Hadji Malick Diouf, 21, and Middlesbrough are interested in Radek Vitek, 22.