Chelsea are now the favourites to retain their Brazil forward Willian and a deal could be agreed before the end of the week. It appears a breakthrough has been achieved over a new contract. [@SkySportsNews]

Lille are interested in a deal for 19-year-old attacking midfielder Angel Gomes, who would join from Manchester United on a free transfer if an agreement is reached, according to RMC.

@FabrizioRomano
Official talks started between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen for Havertz.
Chelsea want to complete the deal soon but would pay €80m fee only including add ons. Talks on to find an agreement. Personal terms agreed weeks ago. Kai is waiting.

Gianluca di Marzio reports that newly-promoted to Serie A side Benevento have concluded an agreement with AS Monaco to sign 32-year-old Polish international and central defender Kamil Glik.

Glik has arrived in Italy today to undergo a medical ahead of signing a 3-year contract with Benevento.

Speaking to reporters outside Villa Stuart, Glik had the following to say: “I am very happy, I missed Italy.”

The deal is expected to earn Monaco €3.5m.

39-year-old goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has announced on Instagram that he will be leaving Watford when his contract expires at the end of this month.

RMC Sport report that Ligue 1 side Lyon are in talks to sign 18-year-old right-winger Facundo Pellistri from Uruguayan side Peñarol.

The teenager has already played 25 matches this season and has a €9m release clause, which Lyon Sporting Director Juninho is trying to negotiate down. At the moment, the Peñarol board have no intention of budging on the release clause valuation.

Pellistri would not count as a non-EU player in Lyon’s squad if a deal is completed, as he has a Spanish passport.

ASYD: Lille President Gérard Lopez on Jonathan David:
"The player absolutely wants to play for Lille. He does not want to go to the other clubs... We might up our offer in the coming days."

Five of the best young players in Portugal
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Manchester City have 'made contact' with Atletico Madrid about signing José Giménez this summer.
(via @DuncanCastles)

James Maddison will sign a new 5-year-deal with Leicester City.
(via @David_Ornstein)

Voetbal International report tonight that Bayer Leverkusen have submitted a €20 million offer to Ajax for 24-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana.

Leeds United join Italian clubs interested in signing 22-year-old Stuttgart attacker Nicolás González; VfB want to keep the Argentine but would listen to offers around €20m. (Kicker)

The Premier League transfer window is now open and will close October 5

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21-year-old RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has agreed to a new contract; like the Timo Werner situation, this will prevent the Frenchman leaving on a free transfer in 2021. (Sportbuzzer)

AA Gent president Ivan De Witte has admitted that Leeds United are one of the teams that are interested in Jonathan David.

(via @HLNinEngeland)