Napoli are showing the strongest interest in Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade, while Sunderland are confident of signing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish on loan. Arsenal are also exploring a move for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo.
Napoli lead interest in Nick Woltemade
Several Italian clubs have expressed interest in Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade, 24, with Napoli reportedly the most serious suitors for a loan deal involving the Germany international.
Sunderland target Grealish and Etta Eyong
Sunderland want to sign Manchester City winger Jack Grealish on loan and are confident of securing the 30-year-old England international.
The club are also considering a move for Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong, 22. The Cameroon forward has a £26m release clause.
Sunderland are close to agreeing a fee with Marseille for Brazilian winger Igor Paixao, 26, although the French club are continuing to try to retain the player.
Arsenal monitor Fernandez-Pardo
Arsenal are exploring a move for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21. The Belgium international is valued at £60m.
Liverpool linked with Ismaila Sarr
Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, 28, is keen to join Liverpool, with talks continuing between the clubs over a deal for the Senegal international.
Other transfer developments
Fiorentina have made enquiries to Leeds United about signing Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto, 22.
Aston Villa have made Manchester United an offer for Ivory Coast attacker Amad Diallo, 24.
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has urged the club not to send English left-back Ryan Giles, 26, on loan to Burnley after an agreement was reached.
AC Milan have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign English winger Omari Hutchinson, 22.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
