Chelsea are monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers ahead of a potential summer approach, although the Blues face competition from Arsenal, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain for the 23-year-old England international.
Barcelona remain hesitant to meet the 30m euro fee required to make Marcus Rashford’s move permanent, with Aston Villa understood to be interested in the Manchester United forward should the Catalan club decide against a deal for the 28-year-old England international.
Chelsea are also in the market for a new goalkeeper and are giving serious consideration to Sunderland’s Dutch shot-stopper Robin Roefs, 23.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has remained reserved when discussing his future, with the Spain international entering the final year of his contract while focusing on the remainder of the campaign.
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to listen to offers of around £30m for striker Gabriel Jesus, with AC Milan and Juventus both linked with the 29-year-old Brazil international.
Brentford have entered the race for Cologne winger Said El Mala, with Brighton and Chelsea also tracking the highly rated 19-year-old German talent.
Leeds United are eager to secure Ethan Ampadu on a new contract, with the Wales midfielder, 25, also keen to extend his stay at Elland Road.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has suggested he could depart at the end of the season despite guiding the Serie A club to Champions League qualification.
Meanwhile, Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri has emerged as a possible replacement for Conte at Napoli and admitted he is “far from happy” after claiming he “wasn’t listened to at all” by his current club.
