Take a look at all of the latest the transfer talk for the Premier League…
• Manchester City have turned their attention to Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos, according to reports. Liverpool or Manchester United want the 27 year old. However, first they must reduce the asking price. Carlos has a release clause of €70m, which City are not willing to pay.
• AFC Bournemouth are demanding £20m for striker Josh King as Aston Villa line up a £16m swoop for the 28-year-old, as per Football Insider.
• Wolves are close to signing another young player from Porto in midfielder Vitor Ferreira, who has agreed a season-long loan with the option to make the deal permanent. Reports in Portugal suggest it would cost €20m (£17.9m) to sign the midfielder permanently.
• Crystal Palace are leading the chase for Queens Park Rangers winger Bright Osayi-Samuel, TEAMtalk understands. The 22-year-old has just 12 months left on his current deal and has rejected their offers of a new deal.
• Leeds United have initiated contact over signing Joao Palhinha, reports Tuesday’s edition of A Bola.
• Aston Villa have made another approach for Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, according to the Daily Mail. Villa have already made one bid for Martinez, but have now returned with a second offer. However, they are still reluctant to meet the £20m asking price. Leeds are also still battling for him.
• Crystal Palace are keeping an eye on the latest developments as Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko nears a move to AC Milan. (The Daily Telegraph)
• Villa are making “frantic” efforts to sign Rhian Brewster from Liverpool, however, the Reds have blocked a loan approach from Newcastle for Brewster. Sheffield United and Crystal Palace also interested in the 20-year-old. (The Daily Express)
• Everton have made an enquiry about Valencia striker Maxi Gomez. (The Daily Telegraph)
• Wolves will listen to offers for full-back Ruben Vinagre. The 21 year old has interest from Porto, no offer made as of yet however. (The Daily Mail)
• Charlton are looking to sign Manchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt on loan. (The Daily Mail)
• West Ham United are preparing an improved £30m plus add-ons offer for Burnley’s England defender James Tarkowski. However, the Clarets want £50m if they are to part with the 27-year-old centre-back. (Sky Sports)
• West Bromwich Albion have registered their interest in Brighton’s 25-year-old Brazilian defender Bernardo. (Football Insider)
• Villarreal are considering signing Juan Foyth from Tottenham Hotspur, reports Monday’s edition of AS. Don’t want to lose him on permanent basis.
• Wesley Hoedt | Southampton transfer not quite as close as suggested – Saints want permanent exit rather than loan.
• Leicester City have jumped ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Bournemouth winger David Brooks this summer. MEN Sport understands that Brooks expects to receive an offer from Leicester in the coming weeks, with United still prioritising a move for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
• Manchester City are preparing a new bid to sign Kalidou Koulibaly. Napoli won’t accept less than €75m.
• Rogério has ‘suitcases in hand’ ahead of Newcastle move from Sassuolo – Fee of €14m, talks ‘heading towards the yes’.
• Newcastle’s attempts to bring in Rob Holding are currently…on hold. Newcastle retain interest in the player but may have to bide their time depending on whether Arsenal decide to bring in a replacement or not.
• Brentford goalkeeper David Raya has reportedly told the Championship club he wants to join Arsenal as the Gunners continue to pursue him. But the transfer is being blocked.
• Leicester City have reportedly joined Leeds United in the race for 26 year old Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul.
• Fulham are in talks to sign former Real Madrid goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from PSG on a season-long loan. Other unnamed clubs are also interested in signing Areola.
• Claim Man United ‘ready to materialise interest’ in left-back Sergio Reguílon with £25m bid – Agent has been offering client to PL clubs.
• RAI journalist Ciro Venerato has claimed that Everton and West Ham want to sign Napoli hitman Fernando Llorente this summer.
• Fulham and West Ham United continue being pointed out as potential destinations for Sporting winger Jovane Cabral.
• Arsenal and Milan are reportedly the two clubs leading the race for 18 year old Sporting fullback Nuno Mendes. Player has €45m release clause.
• Leicester City made an approach for Flamengo star Gabriel Barbosa, according to reports from Brazil. The striker has a release clause of €60m, but his contract includes another clause requested by Barbosa himself which would allow for a departure at a fee of €32m.
• According to The Express & Star, West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Andre Gray from Watford in the summer transfer window. The Hornets are open to a loan deal. The 29-year-old striker made seven starts and 16 substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Hornets last season, scoring two goals in the process.
• Chelsea are close to signing Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in an £18m deal. (Daily Telegraph)
• Middlesbrough set to sign goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Fulham. The 28-year-old has agreed a season-long loan and will travel to Teesside on Tuesday.
• Liverpool have been linked with a move for Ismaila Sarr, whose current contract with Watford will expire in 2024, the African attacker could cost as high as £50m according to some reports. (Various)
• Manchester United are reported to have opened talks with the representatives of Alex Telles as they close on the signing of a new left-back.
• German paper Bild are adamant Thiago Alcantara will be joining Liverpool this transfer window and have accused the player of covering up the truth over his future.
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