Paris Saint-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola, 23, has verbally agreed to join Liverpool this summer, according to L'Equipe. However, a deal is far from guaranteed — the two clubs remain far apart on the transfer fee, meaning significant uncertainty surrounds the move.

Should Barcola depart the Parc des Princes, PSG could pivot to the transfer market themselves, with L'Equipe reporting that the Ligue 1 champions are eyeing a move for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, 19. The Ivory Coast winger is also a target for Real Madrid, setting up a potential battle between two European heavyweights for his signature.

Vinicius Jr. staying put at Real Madrid

Real Madrid have no intention of selling Vinicius Jr., despite the Brazil forward's contract at the club expiring next summer. Sky Sports reports that Madrid are confident the 26-year-old will sign a new deal and remain at the Bernabéu.

Guimaraes stays at Newcastle — for now

Newcastle United sources have pushed back on reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with a move to Arsenal. The club insist no talks with the Gunners have taken place, and expect the 28-year-old Brazil international and Magpies captain to return to training on Friday, per the Northern Echo.

Ndiaye valued at £70m by Everton

Everton are holding firm on a valuation of around £70m for Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye, 26, amid reported interest from both Manchester United and Al-Hilal. The Mirror reports the Toffees have no intention of letting the winger leave on the cheap.

More transfer snippets

Bayern Munich will not sell Colombia forward Luis Diaz, 29, despite interest from Al-Hilal. Sky Sports Germany reports Diaz himself has told the German champions he wants to remain in Munich.

Manchester United are open to allowing Joshua Zirkzee, 25, to leave the club, with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting discussions are underway with Juventus over a potential deal for the Dutch striker.

Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal worth 40 million euros (£34m) to bring Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 22, from Sporting, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.

Coventry City have broken their transfer record by agreeing an initial £22.5m deal to sign Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, 25, per the Telegraph.

Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, 27, is training with Crystal Palace after leaving Ajax this summer, though Talksport reports no formal talks about a permanent deal have yet taken place.

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is closing in on a loan move to Championship side Sheffield United, having been left out of City's pre-season tour squad, according to the Mail.