Man Utd and Arsenal battle for Kone; Tuesday's transfer gossip

Football transfer roundup: December 10

Premier League clubs continue to prepare for the winter transfer window. According to L'Equipe, Manchester United lead the chase for 25-year-old France midfielder Manu Kone from Roma, but face competition from Arsenal.

The Gunners have also revived their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad. The 23-year-old is believed to have a £77m release clause.

West Ham have rejected a second offer from Roma for Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville. The Italian club's first bid was 46m euros (£39m), and they are working on a final proposal for the 24-year-old.

Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Summerville as they look to replace 23-year-old England attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is set to join Chelsea.

Barcelona have set up a meeting with 26-year-old forward Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's winner in the World Cup final against Argentina. The club wants to find out his plans with one year left on his contract and interest from Paris St-Germain.

Ipswich Town have agreed a deal to sign 29-year-old Morocco centre-back Issa Diop from Fulham for about £8.5m.

Newcastle and Leeds are among the Premier League clubs weighing up a move for FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju, 22. The Danish club are seeking in excess of £21m for the Guinea-Bissau international.

AC Milan have identified young Genk winger Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, as their next summer transfer target but may have to sell Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 27, to fund the move.