Manchester United have prioritised the signing of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, 24, this summer – but could change their plans if Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz becomes available. (Manchester Evening News)
However, Bayern Munich believe they are close to beating United – and a host of other leading European clubs – to the 20-year-old forward’s signature. (Independent)
Leicester City are “relaxed” about Chelsea’s pursuit of left-back Ben Chilwell, believing qualifying for next season’s Champions League would put them in a strong position to keep the England international. (Leicester Mercury)
And the Foxes would demand at least £60m for 23-year-old Chilwell. (Guardian)
Liverpool could challenge Manchester United and Real Madrid in trying to sign England winger Jadon Sancho, 20, from Borussia Dortmund. (Independent)
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane will sign a five-year contract with Bayern Munich. But the 24-year-old Germany international will not become the highest-paid player at the German champions. (Bild)
Everton are ready to make a move for Paris St-Germain captain Thiago Silva, whose contract is set to expire at the end of June. The 35-year-old Brazil international’s former club AC Milan are also interested. (Le10Sport – in French)
Arsenal are interested in Norwich City right-back Max Aarons, 20, but are not willing to pay the £30m asking price. (Goal, via Norwich Evening News)
Manchester City have made a tentative enquiry to Barcelona about right-back Sergi Roberto. But the 28-year-old Spain international will only leave the Nou Camp if they tell him he can go. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff, 20, is likely to end up at Premier League rivals Watford if he signs for Italian club Udinese, with both clubs owned by the Pozzo family. (Watford Observer)
Belgium forward Dries Mertens, 33, is set to sign a new contract at Napoli, despite interest from Chelsea and Inter Milan. (Sky Sport Italia, via Mail)
Inter Milan would only consider selling 25-year-old Slovakia centre-back Milan Skriniar, who has been linked to Manchester City, if they received an offer over €80m (£71m). (Tuttosport, via Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United have opened negotiations with Argentine side Velez Sarsfield to sign 19-year-old midfielder Thiago Almada, who has a £20m release clause and has also been linked with Arsenal. (Fichajes – in Spanish)
Manchester City and Chelsea are both interested in signing French midfielder Houssem Aouar from Lyon, who want £45m for the 21-year-old. (ESPN)
Premier League strugglers Aston Villa and Championship promotion hopefuls West Bromwich Albion are set to face each other in a training match as part of their preparations for the season restarting. (Mail)
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