Manchester United are preparing a formal offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, the 22-year-old Cameroon international, after failing to land Mateus Fernandes in the transfer window.

Gunners chase Konsa and Guimaraes

Arsenal are on the verge of tabling a bid for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with the club convinced a deal worth £60 million remains achievable for the 28-year-old Brazilian. The Gunners are also monitoring Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa, 28, as they look to bolster their backline this summer.

On the goalkeeping front, Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga has told the club he wishes to leave, with Illan Meslier — the 26-year-old French former Leeds United shot-stopper — among the frontrunners to fill the void left by the 31-year-old Spaniard.

Greenwood linked with Atletico move

Atletico Madrid have identified Mason Greenwood, 24, as a potential replacement for Julian Alvarez, who is attracting interest from Barcelona. Greenwood, formerly of Manchester United, is currently playing for Marseille and could find himself at the centre of a high-profile switch in Spain.

African stars attracting Premier League attention

Roma and Morocco midfielder Neil El Aynaoui is drawing serious interest from across the Premier League. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth, Newcastle United, and Sunderland have all made enquiries about the 25-year-old's availability.

Everton have joined the list of clubs pursuing Benfica and Colombia midfielder Richard Rios, 26, who continues to attract admiration from multiple Premier League sides.

More transfer snippets

AC Milan are prepared to sell England defender Fikayo Tomori, 28, this summer as he enters the final year of his contract. Leeds United have raised their offer for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles to £23 million plus add-ons — an improved bid after their first approach was turned down for the 22-year-old Northern Ireland international. Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins, the 30-year-old Aston Villa and England striker, has emerged as a surprise target for Turkish side Fenerbahce.