Arsenal keep chasing Alvarez, Man City eye Ndiaye, Villa contact Milan over Leao
Friday's transfer gossip: Arsenal remain determined to sign Julian Alvarez, Manchester City have identified Iliman Ndiaye as a target, and Aston Villa have made direct contact over Rafael Leao.
Arsenal are refusing to abandon their pursuit of Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26, who is reportedly keen to leave Atletico Madrid, according to the Mail.
Manchester City have identified Everton's Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye, 26, as a potential attacking midfield target, though Everton are said to value him at around £80m, the Guardian reports.
Aston Villa have made direct contact with AC Milan as they try to beat Galatasaray to the signing of Portugal winger Rafael Leao, 27, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Other transfer talk
Nottingham Forest have offered up to £22m for Crystal Palace and Colombia wing-back Daniel Munoz, 30.
Atletico Madrid are weighing up moves for Brazilian forwards Igor Jesus, 25, of Nottingham Forest and Gabriel Jesus, 29, of Arsenal.
Napoli are considering a loan deal for Newcastle and Germany striker Nick Woltemade, 24.
Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, as they look to bolster their backline.
Hull City are closing in on a deal with AS Roma for French striker Robinio Vaz, 19, while Chelsea are progressing talks to sell striker Marc Guiu, 20, to Napoli.
Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, still hopes to complete a move to Manchester City.
Fiorentina's Italy forward Moise Kean is edging closer to a switch to Como in a deal reportedly worth around £35m.
Leeds have allowed goalkeeper Lucas Perri, 28, to finalise a loan move to Torino with an option to buy, while the club are also considering a move for Standard Liege and DR Congo goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo, 21.
