Manchester United have rejected a sensational request from Barcelona for England defender Harry Maguire to be included in any deal to sign midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Liverpool are confident they will be able to sign Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham next summer.
Tottenham have opened talks with RB Leipzig over a deal to sign defender Josko Gvardiol, but will face competition from Chelsea and Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag is unlikely to have more than £100m to spend on new signings ahead of his first official day in charge of Manchester United unless players are sold.
Newcastle are reportedly considering a move for Porto winger Pepe as part of their summer spending spree.
Fulham hope to conclude a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Palhinha in the next 72 hours after snatching him from under the nose of Wolves.
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has told Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola to stop moaning about fixture pile-ups and says there should only be one domestic cup to ease congestion.
Neil Etheridge’s future at Birmingham City is in question over a clause in his contract which will give him an automatic pay rise if he plays a handful more games.
Preston star Connor Ripley is set to quit the club and join Morecambe on a free transfer.
