Real Madrid and Liverpool are thought to be €15m apart in their valuations of Ibrahima Konaté. Real Madrid have offered €25m for the 26-year-old, whose contract is expiring at the end of the season. (Defensa Central)
Galatasaray have made an offer to Manchester City to sign Manuel Akanji. The 30-year-old centre-back’s representatives will meet with the club in Istanbul this week. (Yağiz Sabuncuoğlu)
Newcastle retain a firm interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen. Whilst he is keen on the move, the 25-year-old Wolves forward is less advanced than other options. (David Ornstein, The Athletic)
Newcastle are also interested in signing Davide Fratessi, but face competition from other Premier League sides for the Inter midfielder’s signature. (Rudy Galetti, TEAMtalk)
Parma are advancing on a deal to sign Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Dortmund. The agreement is getting closer as the Italian club wants the 22-year-old American midfielder to join as soon as possible. (Fabrizio Romano)
Galatasaray have submitted a €20m bid to sign Diogo Costa from Porto. The priority for the Turkish side is still Ederson, however, they are exploring alternative options. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Sports Germany)
A deal between Fenerbahçe and West Ham is getting very close for the transfer of Edson Álvarez. Positive negotiations have taken place over a loan with a buy option. (Fabrizio Romano)
Lille, Nice and Udinese are all interested in Neal Maupay of Marseille. The 29-year-old is expected to leave OM after just one year at the club. (RMC Sport)
Jonathan Rowe’s exit from Marseille is also expected to be decided soon. The 22-year-old winger has received an official proposal from Bologna, whilst Roma and Premier League sides have also approached his camp. (Fabrizio Romano)
Wolfsburg are considering a move for Kevin Lomonaco, and talks have started. The 23-year-old centre-back is under contract at Independiente until 2027, and has previously been linked to Porto. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Sports Germany)
