Brazilian forward Neymar has told Paris St-Germain that he wants to leave the club this summer and the 31-year-old’s dream is to return to Barcelona.
Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Neymar’s representatives about a possible move to Stamford Bridge.
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva is close to extending his contract to stay at Manchester City but the 28-year-old is willing to wait a few more days to see if Barcelona will make a transfer offer.
Liverpool will have to pay Southampton £50m if they want to sign 19-year-old midfielder Romeo Lavia from St Mary’s.
Liverpool have not renewed their interest in Fluminense’s Brazilian international Andre, 22, this time continuing talks with Southampton about a deal to buy Lavia.
Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 30, will abandon plans to move to Bayern Munich if the two clubs do not reach an agreement this week.
West Ham have agreed a £32 million deal to sign Ajax and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, 25.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have rejected a £30 million bid from The Hammers for Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay, 26.
The future of West Ham coach David Moyes is uncertain amid fears that the 60-year-old coach may leave if he starts the season badly or if he does not satisfy the team’s fans.
England defender Harry Maguire, 30, can stay at Manchester United for another season as the central defender refuses to join a club that does not participate in the European Champions League.
United hope to sell Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26, and Brazil international Fred, 30, this week.
Arsenal have rejected an official offer from Monaco for American striker Folarin Balogun, 22.
Italian midfielder Jorginho, 31, could leave Arsenal and join Turkish club Fenerbahce despite joining The Gunners from Chelsea for £12m in January.
The Gunners are also continuing negotiations with Brentford regarding the transfer of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, but Bayern Munich also want the 27-year-old goalkeeper.
Chelsea are preparing to buy Leeds United and American midfielder Tyler Adams, 24, and are interested in signing Brighton and Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, before the start of this season.
Chelsea and Juventus have scheduled a new round of talks to discuss a proposed swap deal involving Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, and Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, 23.
Wolves will consider appointing former Bournemouth coach Gary O’Neil, 40, as their new manager if Spaniard Julen Lopetegui, 56, leaves the club.
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta, 39, is set to stay at the Emirates Club, which participates in the UAE League, until June 2024 with an option to extend one more year.
By Emodia Hallan