Garnacho turns down Al Nassr, Bayern eye Trossard, Forest battle for Bakayoko, and more
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has rejected a proposed move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. The 21-year-old Argentina international is reportedly prioritising a future in Europe.
Bayern Munich are considering Arsenal and Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, 30, as an alternative target if negotiations for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, 28, fail to progress.
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, 20, has agreed personal terms with Roma. The Serie A side are now in talks to finalise a transfer fee with the Premier League club.
West Ham United have reached an agreement to sign Slavia Prague’s highly rated Senegalese full-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, 20.
Nottingham Forest face growing competition from European clubs for PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko. The 22-year-old had emerged as a top candidate to replace Anthony Elanga, who recently joined Newcastle.
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko’s representatives have made contact with Liverpool to assess interest in the 22-year-old Slovenian, following Arsenal’s shift in focus toward Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.
Botafogo are actively seeking a new goalkeeper, with Manchester United-linked Brazilian shot-stopper John Victor, 29, among the potential targets.
While Manchester United continue to search for goalkeeping reinforcements, the club is expected to keep Cameroon international Andre Onana, 29, as first choice due to other priorities in the squad.
Everton have joined Roma in the pursuit of RC Lens midfielder Neil El Aynaoui. The 24-year-old Moroccan had verbally agreed terms with the Italian side, but the Toffees are looking to hijack the deal.
Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot, 34, is set to complete a move to Aston Villa. The Dutch international is due in the UK to finalise the transfer.
Rangers are working on a loan move for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 22, but face competition from a number of other interested clubs.
Premier League clubs track Fellows, Danish striker set for Watford
West Bromwich Albion’s Tom Fellows, 21, has caught the eye of Everton and Leeds United following strong performances for England Under-21s this summer.
Watford are expected to complete the loan signing of Denmark Under-21 striker Luca Kjerrumgaard after the 22-year-old completes a move from Odense BK to the Hornets’ sister club, Udinese.
Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, 21, is on Sunderland’s radar, though West Ham and Monaco are also showing interest in the Morocco international, formerly of Genk.
Norwich City are exploring a deal for Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun, 23, as they look to replace Borja Sainz following his transfer to Porto.
Middlesbrough defender Rav van den Berg, 21, is attracting interest from Bundesliga clubs Stuttgart, Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg. Premier League sides Brentford and Fulham are also monitoring the Dutch prospect.
Derby County are keen on signing Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy, but the 33-year-old midfielder is drawing interest from elsewhere.
Blackpool are on the verge of securing a loan deal for Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray, 21, having beaten several clubs to his signature.
