Manchester City is exploring a move for Enzo Fernandez, the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder from Chelsea. This comes amid speculation that Rodri, the 30-year-old Spain midfielder, is expected to join Barcelona.

Arsenal could face competition from Manchester United for Pio Esposito, a 21-year-old Italy striker valued at £73m by Inter Milan.

Liverpool has engaged in preliminary talks with Paris St-Germain regarding Bradley Barcola, the 23-year-old France forward. However, there exists a significant gap in their valuations.

After missing out on Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid, Arsenal has identified three alternative targets:

• Bradley Barcola
• Julian Alvarez, 26, from Atletico Madrid
• Iliman Ndiaye, 26, from Everton

Newcastle has informed Manchester United that 21-year-old England full-back Lewis Hall is not for sale after an initial inquiry was rejected.

Meanwhile, Ezri Konsa's teammates at Aston Villa are coming to terms with the possibility of the 28-year-old England defender leaving for Arsenal.

Arsenal is also interested in signing Cristian Romero, but Tottenham is expected to refuse any sale of the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back to their north London rivals.

On another note, Newcastle has expressed interest in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, the 31-year-old Denmark midfielder from Marseille.

Napoli is considering a loan move for Benoit Badiashile, the 25-year-old France centre-back from Chelsea, and is also looking to enhance their attacking lineup by targeting Gabriel Jesus, the 29-year-old Brazil striker from Arsenal.

Lastly, Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle is set to decide on Jacob Murphy's future as Everton reportedly shows interest in the 31-year-old English winger.