Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly set to rival each other for the signature of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. The English international is a target for both Premier League clubs.

In other transfer news, Manchester United and Arsenal scouts watched Kaua Elias score a hat-trick for Shakhtar Donetsk. Mo Salah is set to earn a record €17m per season at Trabzonspor. Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee and Altay Bayindir are nearing moves to Juventus and Celta Vigo, respectively.

Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri is being tracked by RB Leipzig. Marcus Rashford stands to earn an additional £4m if he remains at Manchester United due to a Champions League clause. Chris Smalling is looking to return to England after leaving Al-Fayha.

UEFA plans an independent valuation of FIFA's World Cup sale plans amid concerns about below-market rates. Brazil forward Kerolin failed to report for pre-season training at Manchester City before her transfer to Barcelona. London has submitted a bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.