Barcelona have opened talks with Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 31, over a free transfer when his contract expires in June. (Sun)
Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over Jamie Gittens and want to wrap up a deal before both clubs go to the Club World Cup. (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool are preparing to make a formal bid for Bournemouth's Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, 21, who has already agreed to the move and is valued by the Cherries at more than £40m. (GiveMeSport)
Brighton have slapped a whopping £70m price tag on striker Joao Pedro. (Sun)
Liverpool have failed with two offers for Bayer Leverkusen's German playmaker Florian Wirtz, 22, and may have to offer England Under-21 pair Harvey Elliott, 22, and Jarell Quansah, 22, in part-exchange.. (Kicker)
Manchester City have opened talks with Lyon over a deal for 21-year-old French midfielder Rayan Cherki. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is expected to seal a life-changing £25m move to Saudi Arabia this week. (Sun)
Manchester City have opted against including James McAtee in their squad for the Club World Cup which could open the door for the 22-year-old Englishman to move to Manchester United.. (Daily Mirror)
Sunderland captain Dan Neil, 23, lined up for shock £15m transfer to Serie A. (Sun)
Nottingham Forest are having talks over signing a trio of Brazilians from Botafogo - centre-back Jair Cunha, 20, striker Igor Jesus, 24, and 22-year-old left-back Cuiabano. (Daily Mail)
Ipswich and England Under-21 striker Liam Delap, 22, has completed the first part of his medical over a £30m move to Chelsea.. (Fabrizio Romano)
Everton are interested in Brighton midfielder Matt O'Riley, 24, but are unsure if the Seagulls will sell the Denmark international. (Sky Sports)
OTHER STUFF
Oldham twice came from behind to beat Southend 3-2 in a dramatic National League play-off final and end a three-year absence from the English Football League. (Sky Sports)
Real Madrid have leapfrogged Manchester City to become UEFA's top-ranked club for the 2025-26 season, despite the Spanish side's exit from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage. (Athletic)