Arsenal have made Declan Rice their top transfer target this summer and are confident they can beat chelsea to sign the 24-year-old England midfielder. (Timetables – subscription required)
Borussia Dortmund Sporting director Sebastian Kehl is planning talks with England midfielder Jude Bellingham and his parents over the 19-year-old’s future, and says there have been no offers for him. (Kicker – in German)
Brazilian winger Raphinha has been linked with Arsenal, but the 26-year-old has no intention of leaving Barcelona in January. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Newcastle United plan to sign from Chelsea England midfielders Conor Gallagher, 22, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 26, as well as Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech, 29, this month. (Telegraph – subscription required)
RB Leipzig Sporting director Max Eberl says ‘signs are very clear’ French forward Christopher Nkunku, 25, will join chelsea. (Bild, by mail)
Newcastle we’re joining Leicester City in the race for Fiorentina and Argentina striker Nico Gonzalez, but the Serie A club won’t let the 24-year-old leave for less than £40m. (TuttoMercatoWeb)
Everton and Newcastle are in talks about signing 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie, who has also been linked with Tottenham. (The Football Insider)
Leeds United have increased their offer by £22.2m for 22 Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, who impressed for Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. (90 mins)
chelsea and Tottenham don’t hunt anymore from Everton England striker Anthony Gordon, 21. (Caught offside)
Brighton are interested in 24-year-old Argentinian striker Valentin Castellanos, on loan to Girona from New York City. (Independent)
French defender William Saliba says he is “so happy” Arsenal as talks over a new contract for the 21-year-old continue. (Independent)
