Aston Villa is assessing the potential acquisition of Pervis Estupinan, the 28-year-old Ecuador left-back currently with Villarreal. This move is part of broader transfer market activity involving several European clubs.
Newcastle United has indicated that Bruno Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, is not for sale, despite speculation linking him with a potential £50 million move to Arsenal.
In defense, Inter Milan has withdrawn from negotiations for Chelsea's English defender Trevoh Chalobah, citing an inability to meet Chelsea's £30 million asking price. Como remains interested in the 27-year-old.
Chelsea is also reportedly preparing an offer of up to £21 million for Pep Chavarria, a 28-year-old Spanish left-back from Rayo Vallecano.
Midfield interest is high for Manu Kone, the 25-year-old French defender. Atletico Madrid rejected a 40 million euro bid from Roma for the player, with Manchester United and Liverpool also showing interest.
Several clubs are tracking Roony Bardghji, a 20-year-old Swedish winger from Barcelona. Aston Villa, Leeds United, Sunderland, Fulham, and Brighton have all expressed interest.
Werder Bremen's German forward Justin Nijnmah, 25, has attracted attention from Hull City and Southampton.
Benfica has increased its asking price for 22-year-old winger Thomas Schjelderup to £43 million following his performances for Norway at the World Cup. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham are among the interested clubs.
Tottenham's 21-year-old striker Will Lankshear has been the subject of rejected approaches from Sporting, Wolves, and Southampton. Lankshear previously played on loan at Oxford United and has represented England at youth levels.
Barcelona is considering selling midfielder Ferran Torres, 26, to reportedly avoid paying a £7 million add-on fee to his former club, Manchester City, if his contract is extended.