Jose Mourinho is already drawing up his wishlist ahead of an expected appointment at Real Madrid, with Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol and West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes both identified as key targets, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Fernandes has also attracted interest from Manchester United, but Mourinho is keen to see Real Madrid enter the race for the Portuguese midfielder. Gvardiol, meanwhile, sits high on Mourinho's list of defensive recruits he would want the Spanish giants to pursue.

City table massive Anderson bid

Manchester City have submitted an offer worth up to £120 million to Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, according to The Athletic. The Sun reports that Anderson himself is confident the move to the Etihad will happen before the close of the summer window.

Manager merry-go-round

Strasbourg head coach Gary O'Neil and former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior have emerged as candidates to take charge at Ipswich Town following Kieran McKenna's departure, per talkSPORT.

Fulham, meanwhile, have held discussions with former Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa as they consider a replacement for Marco Silva, The Athletic reports.

Leeds eye record-breaking Diomande deal

Leeds United are prepared to shatter their transfer record with a bid of up to £43 million for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola. The reported fee would surpass any previous outlay in the Yorkshire club's history.

Villa search for Martinez replacement

Aston Villa have drawn up a three-man shortlist of goalkeepers to replace Emiliano Martinez should the Argentine depart this summer, with Parma shot-stopper Zion Suzuki among those identified, Fabrizio Romano reports.

Crystal Palace are also set to enter the market, with the south London club preparing to challenge Everton for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, per the Daily Mail.