Negotiations between Arsenal and Real Sociedad over a move for 28-year-old Spain midfielder Mikel Merino are in their final stages and will continue over the weekend. (Fabrizio Romano)
Merino is set to be left out of Real Sociedad's squad for their La Liga opener against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as the finishes touches are put to the deal. (Marca)
Crystal Palace are set to reject a fourth bid worth around £65m plus add-ons from Newcastle for 24-year England centre-back Marc Guehi. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal are open to selling Thomas Partey, the 31-year-old midfielder who has entered the final year of his contract. (Times)
Newcastle are not ready to walk away from a deal for Guehi just yet but the club are considering their options. (The I)
An alternative target could be Chelsea's 25-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah who is admired by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe. (Talksport)
Leicester City have lost out on Adam Hlozek after a proposed deal for the 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward was hijacked by Hoffenheim for an initial £14.5m. (Times)
Palace have agreed personal terms with French centre-back Maxence Lacroix, 24, and are pushing for a deal with his club Wolfsburg. (Sky Germany)
Newcastle could land Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for £30million but want to take the 22-year-old on loan in the first instance. (Football Insider)
Manchester United star Scott McTominay has reportedly decided he wants to join Napoli. (Sun)
Chelsea will hold a fresh round of talks with Atletico Madrid over the weekend as the two clubs look to break the deadlock over deals for England midfielder Conor Gallagher and Portugal forward Joao Felix, both 24. (Daily Telegraph)
English midfielder Dele Alli, who is a free agent, will be given some behind-closed-doors games to prove his fitness by Everton before they decide whether to offer the 28-year-old a new deal. (Guardian)
Enzo Maresca says Ben Chilwell can leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes later this month. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United's 30-year-old Sweden defender Victor Lindelof is set to be offered a way out of Manchester United by Fiorentina, according to reports. (Sun)
Hull City have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Mason Burstow on a permanent transfer. (Athletic)
Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been told he will only be allowed to leave Manchester United in a permanent deal, with Rangers and Celtic both interested in taking the 21-year-old on loan. (Football Insider)
Manchester United have reportedly held discussions over a possible £51m transfer for Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his squad with one more signing before the summer transfer window closes. (Daily Express)
Leeds are interested in signing Burnley's 27-year-old Angola winger Manuel Benson. (Football Insider)
Roma's Tammy Abraham, 26, is set to join an unnamed club in the Saudi Pro League club despite interest from West Ham in the England striker. (La Repubblica)
MANAGEMENT STUFF
Everton manager Sean Dyche has one year left on his contract but no talks have yet taken place about extending his deal amid a possible takeover of the club. (Guardian)
OTHER STUFF
Leicester City striker Patson Daka has been ruled out of action for several months after undergoing ankle surgery. (Athletic)
Croydon Council has formally approved Crystal Palace's plans to redevelop their Selhurst Park stadium, six-and-a-half years after planning permission was first granted in principle. (Athletic)