Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall is a key target for both Newcastle and Nottingham Forest this summer, with the Magpies recently having a £46m bid turned down for the 20-year-old Swede.

Spurs have also turned down an approach from Forest, which was said to be lower than Newcastle’s bid, as they’re keen to recoup a higher fee, with Bergvall under contract until 2031.

Newcastle and Forest have lost Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson respectively this summer, so are eyeing midfield reinforcements and Bergvall is keen to move on after not getting the opportunities in his preferred No 8 position under Roberto De Zerbi.

Nottingham Forest are keen on Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande, reports Portuguese newspaper Record.

The Ivory Coast international has a £68.2m release clause in his contract, but the report details how Forest could bid £34.1m for the 22-year-old.

John Stones is a free agent after leaving Manchester City at the end of last season and Chelsea are one of the teams interested in signing the 32-year-old England international, according to the BBC.

Stones made just five starts for Manchester City in the Premier League last season but was part of the England side that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup and the Blues are interested in his experience.

Chelsea’s interest in new centre-backs to improve their defence may not there under new boss Xabi Alonso, and Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix is the priority target.

The 26-year-old played three times at the World Cup for France and negotiations are ongoing between Chelsea, Palace and the player’s camp, with Lacroix himself keen on moving to Stamford Bridge.

Ipswich have completed the signing of Issa Diop from Fulham in a deal worth a reported £8.5m.

It follows the arrival of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester as well as Dutch goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen. The Tractor Boys are also said to have agreed a deal to sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic.

“I am excited to take the next step in my career at Ipswich Town,” Diop said

“I know how big the club is and have enjoyed all of the conversations I have had before making the move. I know this is the right place for me.”

Bradley Barcola was part of France’s fearsome attack at the World Cup and Liverpool have now moved into the box seat to sign him from PSG as they hunt for a Mohamed Salah replacement.

Barcola was only a bit-part player for PSG last season and the French side are targeting either Yan Diomande or Maghnes Akliouche to upgrade their wing options, leaving the 23-year-old as potentially surplus to requirements. Arsenal are also interested but Liverpool have reportedly made an official bid, with PSG weighing their options.

When asked about his targets this summer, Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said a wide player was top of his list.

"There are obvious situations where we need to sign players. Winger for example, we definitely need to sign a winger, but there are other situations where we will have to analyse what the market gives you, what is the cost, how we also see the players we have,” he said.

“I can’t wait to work with Enzo again,” said Foden. “He was brilliant during the Treble season [2022-23] – someone all the players respected and loved working with. To have him back here is exciting.

“Committing my future to City means everything to me,” he added. “Playing for this club is all I’ve ever wanted to do and it’s always an honour to wear the shirt.  It’s not lost on me that I’ve been lucky enough to be part of a historic period with so many titles won, but we’re always looking to the future and trying to win more. “

Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City and said he can’t wait to work with new manager Enzo Maresca again.

The England international, whose deal includes an option to keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031, said he wants to carry on making history with City.

Foden is the joint most decorated City player ever, along with John Stones and Bernardo Silva, who both left this summer, and has set his sights on adding to his 20 trophies after being reunited with Maresca, Pep Guardiola’s former assistant and successor.

Newcastle are said to be “frustrated” by Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes and will listen to offers of more than £80m for their captain, according to Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie.

Arsenal are set to accelerate their interest in the Brazil international but Newcastle have been reportedly angered by the Gunners’ approach, as they are yet to contact Newcastle directly with a bid.

Guimaraes wants to leave the club this summer but Newcastle are also being guided by the £100m fee Tottenham paid for their Italy international midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Middlesbrough have signed Will Lankshear from Tottenham.

Spurs will pick up a fee that could reach up to £20m, though the initial sum before add-ons is thought to be around £10m.

Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy’s next head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Malago said: “(Financial) exceptions have been made, exceptions that for example may concern the name that is so overbearing in these hours: Pep Guardiola.

“Exceptions for obvious reasons that I am not here to explain, but it is not certain that this thing will go through.”