Manchester City are preparing to make a late move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in what would rank as the biggest Premier League transfer of the summer window, according to reports in Wednesday's newspapers.

The Telegraph and the Daily Mail both indicate City are poised to return with a formal approach for the Argentina international, while The Independent reports that Chelsea are already looking ahead by rekindling their interest in Bournemouth's Alex Scott as a potential replacement.

Villa circle Jackson as Watkins eyes Saudi move

Aston Villa have signalled a readiness to pay Chelsea a £65 million package for striker Nicolas Jackson, with uncertainty surrounding the future of their own forward Ollie Watkins, who could pocket a £12 million annual salary should Al Hilal agree a deal with Villa before the window slams shut.

Villa also tested Crystal Palace's resolve with a bid for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, though The Athletic reports the offer fell well short of Palace's asking price.

Marmoush on the move as Newcastle bid for winger

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on Omar Marmoush from Manchester City in a deal that would push their summer spending close to £400 million, The Telegraph reports.

Meanwhile, Newcastle have submitted a £35 million offer for Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to L'Equipe, as they continue to reshape their squad. Off the pitch, the club have appointed former defender Paul Dummett to a role within their revamped loans department — a key pillar of the club's ambitious Newcastle 2.0 project.

Brentford, for their part, are closing in on a deal to sign West Ham United left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to The Sun.

Scottish roundup

In Scotland, PAOK are expected to challenge Celtic for the signature of Ermin Mahmic, per the Daily Record. The same outlet reports that Aberdeen are unlikely to pursue Killian Phillips further this window unless St Mirren agree to substantially reduce their £500,000 valuation.