Real Madrid have made contact with representatives of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, though Manchester United remain the favourites to land the Portugal international, 21, according to reports.

Manchester United are reluctant to match West Ham's valuation of Fernandes, understood to be around £80 million. Paris Saint-Germain have also entered the race, making this a three-club pursuit for one of Europe's most coveted young midfielders.

Saibari set for Bayern Munich move

Bayern Munich are closing in on a deal to bring Morocco forward Ismael Saibari, 25, to the Allianz Arena. The PSV Eindhoven attacker is expected to cost the German champions more than £45 million.

Nmecha attracting elite interest

Real Madrid have also made enquiries about Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25. The Germany international has not gone unnoticed by Manchester City, his former club, nor by their city rivals Manchester United.

More moves taking shape

Newcastle United are preparing to intensify talks this week over a deal for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, 22, who has caught the eye with his performances in Spain's top flight.

Barcelona's option to make Marcus Rashford's loan permanent is set to lapse unused. The Spanish giants can secure the Manchester United and England forward for 30 million euros (£35 million), but reports indicate they will allow the clause to expire without triggering it. Rashford is 28.

Leeds United are lining up a summer move for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande, the 22-year-old Ivory Coast international. His arrival could signal the end of Wales defender Joe Rodon's time at Elland Road; Rodon is 28.

Goalkeeper Nick Pope, 34, could leave Newcastle United for as little as £5 million, with both Ipswich and Hull City reported to be monitoring his availability.

Finally, West Ham are among several English clubs watching Watford's Australian winger Nestory Irankunda, 20, who is featuring for Australia at the World Cup.