Aston Villa is currently assessing Pervis Estupinan, the AC Milan left-back, who is 28 years old. This move comes as part of Villa's strategy to bolster their squad.

In another notable development, Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United remains off the market. Despite speculation suggesting that Arsenal might bid £50 million for the 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, Newcastle has made it clear that he is not for sale.

Inter Milan has decided to abandon their pursuit of Trevoh Chalobah, the Chelsea defender, due to financial constraints that prevent them from meeting the £30 million asking price. However, Como is still showing interest in the 27-year-old player.

Chelsea is preparing to make a bid that could reach £21 million for Pep Chavarria, a 28-year-old left-back from Rayo Vallecano.

Meanwhile, Roma had their €40 million offer for Manu Kone rejected by Atletico Madrid. The 25-year-old French defender is also drawing interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

In youth talent news, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Sunderland, Fulham, and Brighton are all keen on 20-year-old Roony Bardghji, a winger from Barcelona.

Hull City and Southampton have expressed interest in Justin Nijnmah, a 25-year-old forward from Werder Bremen.

Lastly, Thomas Schjelderup’s impressive World Cup performances have led Benfica to increase his asking price to £43 million. The 22-year-old winger is attracting attention from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham.

Sporting, Wolves, and Southampton have all had offers turned down for Will Lankshear, a 21-year-old striker from Tottenham, who has represented England at youth level.