Arsenal have made it clear that they will not sell Alexis Sanchez or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to a Premier League rival, reports the Daily Star .
Manchester City have been leading the hunt for Sanchez, while Oxlade-Chamberlain has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.
Dani Ceballos has told Real Madrid that he is open to joining them this summer, according to AS .
The Real Betis midfielder is also wanted by Barcelona, but he has informed the Blancos that he wants a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Newcastle United are prepared to pay the €20 million fee required to land Andreas Samaris from Benfica, claims O Jogo .
The Greek midfielder has also been targeted by Everton this summer, but Rafa Benitez is looking to bring him to St James' Park.
Arsenal have expressed an interest in Toulouse's highly-rated goalkeeper Alban Lafont, reports Le 10 Sport .
The 18-year-old is seen as a possible long-term replacement for Petr Cech, with the Gunners also keeping an eye on St Etienne's Stephane Ruffier as a more experienced option.
Paris Saint-Germain are leading the race for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, according to Don Balon .
The Wales international has been linked with a return to the Premier League at Manchester United, but France could be a more likely destination if he leaves the Santiago Bernabeu.
Wayne Rooney has agreed a two-year contract with Everton as he prepares to leave Manchester United, reports the Daily Star .
Having slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford, the England international is to return to his roots in a deal which includes the option for a third year at Goodison Park.
Chelsea will table a big-money bid for Torino striker Andrea Belotti if they miss out on Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United, claims the Daily Mirror .
Both sides have had a £75 million offer accepted for the Belgium international, but the Blues are putting contingency plans in place.
Antonio Conte is focusing his efforts on Mexico international Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, according to The Sun .
The Chelsea boss looks set to miss out on Romelu Lukaku despite a last-minute Blues bid, and is now considering a move for the £13.5m-rated Mexico international.
The Romelu Lukaku saga could come to an end as early as this weekend, with Manchester United closing in on a deal for the Everton striker according to The Guardian .
Chelsea's attempt to hijack the move has failed, with Jose Mourinho's side willing to pay £75 million plus £15m in add-ons to secure their man.
Lukaku has reportedly already taken a medical in the United States and the club hopes to announce the deal sometime Saturday.
Diego Costa is willing to have showdown talks with Antonio Conte with an eye on returning to Chelsea, according to The Sun .
The striker's preferred move to Atletico Madrid is not possible and, should Romelu Lukaku not go to Stamford Bridge, Costa could return to the Blues.
Riyad Mahrez has been left fuming at Leicester City after Arsenal turned their attention to Monaco's Thomas Lemar, reports the Mirror .
The Foxes are demanding £50 million for the playmaker, a number he feels is pricing him out of a move to join the Gunners after Arsene Wenger's side offered up £40 million for Monaco's 21-year-old star.
The form of Bas Dost for Portuguese side Sporting CP has brought about a club-record bid for the Dutch striker from Newcastle, according to Jornal de NotÃcias .
The Toon bosses were willing to splash a massive £35 million to bring in the striker in hopes he could continue his goal-scoring form in the Premier League, but the offer still falls well short of the player's £52m release clause.
Chelsea have shown their determination to land Romelu Lukaku by matching Manchester United's blockbuster bid for the Everton striker, according to the Telegraph .
The Belgium international had appeared on the verge of moving to Old Trafford after a £75 million offer was accepted by the Toffees.
But the Blues will not give up, although they stop short of equalling the sizeable agent's fees United have offered to Lukaku's representative, Mino Raiola.
Alexis Sanchez has told Arsenal that he wants to make a summer move to Manchester City, Chilean outlet El Mercurio reports.
An agreement has been reached between Alexis and Pep Guardiola's side, with the latter having bid £46.5 million for the attacker's services.
The Gunners, however, are still reluctant to let their star player leave and risk losing him on a free transfer next season if they do not accept City's offer.
Manchester United are stepping up talks over a deal to bring Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez to Old Trafford, reports The Independent .
Though the Red Devils have ended their interest in one Real player – Alvaro Morata – the club remain keen on another, with James being lined up to replace the seemingly Everton-bound Wayne Rooney in their squad.
Madrid are keen to create room in their squad for Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe and value Colombia international James at €70 million.
Arsenal have made an improved €45 million offer for Thomas Lemar, but Monaco are expected to reject the latest bid for the winger, reports L'Equipe .
A €40m bid from Arsenal has already been turned down by Monaco, while Lemar won’t look to force a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Manchester United, Tottenham and Atletico Madrid are all keeping an eye on Lemar’s situation as Arsenal consider making a third offer for the 21-year-old.
Manchester United could be about to resurrect their interest in Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier, according to the Daily Telegraph .
United's move for Chelsea target Romelu Lukaku has put their hopes of signing Nemanja Matic in doubt, and Dier is likely to be the alternative should it fall apart.
Tottenham have had an opening bid for Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson rejected by their Premier League rivals, according to the Daily Telegraph .
The Swans value the England under-21 international at £30m, but Spurs could offer youngster Josh Onomah as part of a second offer.
Crystal Palace are eyeing a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, according to AS .
New Palace boss Frank De Boer worked with the Netherlands international during his time in charge of Ajax and feels he can be bought for less than his €60m release clause.
Manchester United could wait until January to make a bid for Benfica right-back Nelson Semedo, according to Correio da Manha .
Benfica’s current asking price of £44million is putting United off and the Premier League club are hoping the fee will be lowered in the New Year.
Chelsea's failure to land their top transfer targets this summer has left Antonio Conte's position with the club in doubt, according to the Mirror .
With Romelu Lukaku looking set to join Manchester United, the club having failed to land Alexis Sanchez and Virgil van Dijk and stuggling to sign Alex Sandro and Tiemoue Bakayoko, the Italian's frustrations have grown.
The manager is now reportedly "fuming" at club officials for letting the Everton striker get away and facing a crisis up front ahead of the new season having seen his top target join a major rival.
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