Liverpool have asked Real Madrid about the availability of Brazil forward Endrick, 20, after Brighton rejected a second bid for 22-year-old Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh. Chelsea expect Aston Villa to submit an offer for their £65m-rated Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25.

Arsenal remain keen on signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, but only if the Nigeria international lowers his wage demands. Newcastle and RB Leipzig are in contact with AC Milan over a deal for French forward Christopher Nkunku, 28. Atletico Madrid have agreed to sell Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, but the 26-year-old has rejected the move as he only wants to join Barcelona.

Sunderland have reached agreement on an £8m deal to sign DR Congo Under-23s midfielder Jules Ahoka, 20, from Royal Antwerp. Bournemouth are close to signing Juventus goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio, 29, on a loan deal with an option to buy.

DR Congo centre-back Willy Kambwala, 21, is on course to join Como from Villarreal, with previous club Manchester United having a 'sizeable' sell-on clause in any sale. Crystal Palace and Colombia full-back Daniel Munoz, 30, has been linked with a move to Tottenham, but is having 'second thoughts' about joining Spurs.