Chelsea are on the verge of securing Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, with the move expected to cost the London club around 55 million euros (£47.4m). The 26-year-old French defender is set to finalise the transfer after representing France at the World Cup, according to L'Equipe.

Also in west London, Italian right-back Marco Palestra, 21, has undergone a medical in London ahead of a transfer from Atalanta to Chelsea, reports Football Italia.

Newcastle linked with Nmecha

Newcastle United have added Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their summer shortlist, according to the Mail. The Germany international, 25, is among the options being considered by the club as they look to strengthen their squad.

In a separate development involving Newcastle, Arsenal have had a £55m bid for Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, turned down by the Tyneside club, per ESPN.

Three clubs chase Araujo

Manchester United and Chelsea have entered the running to sign Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo, 26, from Sporting — joining Arsenal, who were already tracking the player. The Portuguese outlet Record reports that all three Premier League sides are now in contention for his signature.

Spurs eye Kinsky as Vicario future uncertain

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi has identified Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, 23, as his preferred first-choice between the posts, with the club willing to sell Italy keeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, according to Teamtalk.

Greenwood keen on Roma move

Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, 24, is understood to favour a move to Roma over approaches from Fenerbahce and Al-Hilal. Corriere dello Sport reports that Roma are prepared to offer as much as 50 million euros (£43.1m) for the former England striker.

AC Milan break transfer record for Ramos

AC Milan have struck a club-record agreement to bring Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 25, to the San Siro from Paris St-Germain. The deal is already done in principle, with Ramos having completed his medical, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Koke and ter Stegen linked with moves

MLS outfit Atlanta United have made an inquiry into the availability of Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 34, reports Marca. Meanwhile, Ajax have expressed interest in signing Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 34, according to Mundo Deportivo.