South Korean defender Kim Min-jae, 26, is about to join Manchester United on a five-year deal from Napoli. But Newcastle could hijack the deal after holding talks with Kim, who has a £42m release clause that kicks in on July 1.

Aston Villa are interested in signing Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 30, this summer.

Villa have also made an official offer to sign Villarreal and Spain defender Pau Torres, 26.

Bayern Munich are still hoping to convince Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29, to join them despite wanting Real Madrid.

Manchester City are ready to look for RB Leipzig’s Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol, 21.

Al-Hilal made a last-ditch attempt to sign Argentine striker Lionel Messi by offering the 35-year-old €500m a season.

Inter Miami’s Dutch goalkeeper Nick Marsman, 32, says the American club is “not ready” to welcome Messi.

Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante, 32, has completed a medical after agreeing to join Al-Ittihad on a two-year deal worth €100m (£86m) per season.

Spain and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, has no intention of joining the Saudi Arabian club

AC Milan are still keen to sign England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, as talks continue over a possible move from Chelsea.

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is being chased by AC Milan and Inter Milan, with the 21-year-old American expected to leave this summer after a loan spell at Reims.

Brighton are preparing a £40m bid to sign England defender Levi Colwill after the 20-year-old joined Chelsea on loan last season.

Manchester United are close to making a surprise move for Monaco and France defender Axel Disasi, 25.

Luton Town have joined the race to sign talented Jamaican defender Joel Latibeaudiere, 23, on a free transfer from Swansea City.

By Hallan Emodia