Three Premier League clubs are closely monitoring Chelsea's Liam Delap, while Manchester City is nearing a deal for rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi. Additionally, Mamadou Sangare is set to join Brentford soon.

• Everton, Leeds United, and Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on Liam Delap, 23, with Chelsea valuing him at up to £40m.

• Manchester City is in advanced negotiations with Lille for Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.

• Mamadou Sangare, 24, is expected to finalize his move to Brentford, leaving Lens' pre-season tour in Italy.

In other transfer news, Fulham has secured deals for Gonzalo Garcia, 22, and Cesar Palacios, 21, from Real Madrid for a combined £43m.

Manchester City is also eyeing Geronimo Rulli, 34, from Marseille as a potential replacement for James Trafford.

Manchester United is preparing a bid for Lewis Hall, 21, from Newcastle, with Jorge Salinas, 19, of Racing Santander as a possible alternative.

Coventry City is finalizing an agreement with Brighton for Carl Rushworth, 25, who spent last season on loan with the club.

Hull City has had positive discussions with Augsburg's Mert Komur, 21.

Moreover, Manchester United has engaged in talks with San Lorenzo regarding Orlando Gill, a 26-year-old goalkeeper from Paraguay.