Manchester City are refusing to cool their interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez despite missing the deadline to make a bid, with the Blues having set a £120m asking price for the Argentina international. Chelsea had given City until 5pm last Friday to make an offer, but no bid was submitted as Enzo Maresca’s side continue to explore midfield reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
Arsenal are bracing themselves for a flurry of late transfer activity as interest in teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri continues to intensify across the continent. The 19-year-old is now the subject of a multi-club tug-of-war involving some of Europe’s biggest names, with offers expected from clubs in Italy, Germany and the Premier League.
The summer transfer window is heating up as Inter prepare to launch a fresh offensive for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. Reports in Italy suggest that the Nerazzurri are ready to sit back down at the negotiating table following an exposed "white lie" during the Reds' pre-season preparations.
Al-Hilal are preparing for life after Karim Benzema, with manager Simone Inzaghi targeting Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as his replacement. However, any deal for the England international remains stalled while the Saudi club negotiate a contract termination payout with the 38-year-old Ballon d'Or winner.
Barcelona have emerged as shock contenders to sign Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres as Hansi Flick looks to rebuild his frontline following the departure of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain. The Swedish international, who only moved to the Emirates Stadium from Sporting CP last summer, is reportedly being considered as a primary alternative after the Blaugrana hit a wall in their pursuit of other high-profile targets.