Chelsea has received a €27 million (£23 million) bid from Como for defender Trevoh Chalobah, but the Blues are holding out for €35 million (£30 million) for the 26-year-old England international.

Everton is currently leading the race to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, as they work towards finalizing personal terms for the 23-year-old English forward.

In another development, Brighton has put forth a bid of approximately €34 million (£29 million) for Honest Ahanor, an 18-year-old Italian defender from Atalanta, seeking to replace Jan Paul van Hecke, who recently transferred to Tottenham.

Real Madrid has joined the competition for Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger from RB Leipzig, alongside Liverpool and Paris St-Germain.

In managerial news, Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly offered a four-year contract extension to remain as manager of the United States, amid speculation of a Premier League return.

Inter Milan faces challenges in their pursuit of Curtis Jones, as Liverpool values the 25-year-old midfielder at £34.5 million (40 million euros), while the Serie A side is reluctant to exceed £21.5 million (25 million euros).

Atletico Madrid is attempting to persuade Julian Alvarez to stay, but the 26-year-old Argentine striker remains intent on joining Barcelona.

Newcastle United's inquiries regarding Felix Nmecha, a 25-year-old midfielder from Borussia Dortmund, have revealed that the player is beyond their current budget.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's plans to bolster their midfield could be jeopardized by an injury to Manuel Ugarte, who suffered a serious injury during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain.

Lastly, Hull City is eyeing Thomas Meunier, the 34-year-old Belgium right-back, who will be a free agent at the conclusion of his contract with Lille.