Arsenal are working to sign Ecuadorian centre-back Piero Hincapie. The 23-year-old has asked to leave Leverkusen, and is prioritising the Gunners over others. The North London club want to sign him for under his €60m release clause. (David Ornstein, The Athletic)
Inter may make a move for former goalkeeper Andre Onana, with the Cameroonian goalkeeper struggling at Manchester United. (CaughtOffside)
Lucas Vazquez will join Bayer Leverkusen as a free agent. The deal has been agreed and the medical has been done for the former Real Madrid right-back. He will sign a two-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Aston Villa have offered €30m to sign Marc Casadó, which matches Barcelona’s valuation of the 21-year-old Spanish midfielder. (El País)
Borussia Dortmund are closing in on an agreement to sign 23-year-old striker Fabio Silva from Wolves. BVB have proposed a bid in the region of €25m. The structure and bonuses within the deal are to be discussed. (David Ornstein, The Athletic)
Newcastle have been informed that it will take a bid of €40m to sign 25-year-old Italian midfielder Davide Frattesi from Inter. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)
Arsenal have contacted Girona to propose a deal for right-back Arnau Martínez. They have offered a package of €10m in total (€8m + €2m of bonuses). (Santi Aouna, Foot Mercato)
Equi Fernández’s prospective move to Bayer Leverkusen may happen soon. Al Qadsiah received a bid of €30m with a 15% sell-on clause, one year on from signing him for $20m. (Fabrizio Romano)
Emerson Palmieri is closing in on a move to Marseille on a free transfer from West Ham. (Santi Aouna, Foot Mercato)
Talks continue to advance for Marco Brescianini to join Napoli from Atalanta, and the midfielder has made himself available to join the Italian champions on a contract until 2030, with further talks to take place today. (Nicolò Schira)
Galatasaray have agreed a deal to sign Wilfried Singo. Monaco will receive a €30m fixed fee, with €5m worth of add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause. Negotiations continue on the player’s side to close the deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Cremonese’s dream signing is free agent Jamie Vardy, with contacts starting for the 38-year-old former Leicester striker. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Arnau Tenas is one step away from Villarreal. PSG have agreed to loan the Spanish goalkeeper out, who has reached an agreement with The Yellow Submarine, who need to move on Diego Conde to Levante before finalising the transfer. (Sacha Tavolieri)
