Arsenal are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. should the Brazilian international not extend his current contract with the Spanish club. The Gunners are said to be prepared to break the British transfer record for the 26-year-old.
However, any potential Arsenal approach could face opposition from new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who is reportedly keen for all his key players to remain at the club.
In other transfer news, Inter Milan has expressed interest in signing Tottenham defender Cristian Romero. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig has rejected a substantial £85.4 million bid from Real Madrid for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande. Diomande is also a reported target for other Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester City.
Manchester United midfielder Manu Kone is a target for AS Roma, with the Italian club reportedly frustrated by a perceived lack of urgency from Manchester United to make a formal offer for the 25-year-old.
Juventus is also reportedly exploring a move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The Italian club has allegedly held discussions with the Portugal midfielder's representatives.
Chelsea has rejected a third offer from Como for England defender Trevoh Chalobah, 27. The London club is also reportedly facing interest from Napoli for former France centre-back Benoit Badiashile, 25.
Elsewhere, Julian Brandt, who has left Borussia Dortmund as a free agent, has received offers from Leeds United and Ajax. Nottingham Forest has submitted an improved £17.5 million bid for Feyenoord's right-back Givairo Read, 20. West Ham United has rejected an offer from Brentford for left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, 21, and stated the player is not for sale. Finally, Middlesbrough is interested in signing Manchester United's goalkeeper Radek Vitek, 22, who spent last season on loan at Bristol City.