Aston Villa are reportedly assessing AC Milan's left-back Pervis Estupinan. Meanwhile, Newcastle United consider Bruno Guimaraes not for sale, despite speculation linking him with Arsenal. Inter Milan have reportedly abandoned their pursuit of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah due to his £30m asking price, though Como remains interested.

Chelsea is preparing a bid potentially reaching £21m for Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria. Roma's offer of 40 million euros for Manu Kone has been rejected by Atletico Madrid, with Manchester United and Liverpool also keen. Several clubs, including Aston Villa and Leeds United, are interested in Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji.

Further transfer news includes Hull City and Southampton's interest in Werder Bremen's Justin Nijnmah. Benfica has increased their asking price for Thomas Schjelderup to £43m, attracting interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham. Tottenham striker Will Lankshear has had approaches rejected by Sporting, Wolves, and Southampton. Barcelona may sell Ferran Torres to avoid a £7m payment to Manchester City.