Aston Villa want to sign Bournemouth forward Joshua King, but he would prefer a move to Manchester United. (The Athletic)

Torino made a €24m money upfront offer for Torreira with the driving force behind this deal being Torreira's former coach from when he was at Sampdoria Marco Giampaolo reported by @AlvaroLevrero

Gianluca Di Marzio :: Szoboszlai's agent: "He will not leave Salzburg and his decision is final"
https://gianlucadimarzio.com/...oboszlais-agent-he-will-not-leave-salzburg-and-his-decision-is-final

@FabrizioRomano
Chelsea now working to sell players. Michy Batshuayi agreed to join Crystal Palace on loan, talks still on with AC Milan for Tiemoué Bakayoko [but no agreement yet], Everton have asked for Tomori. Zappacosta and Emerson Palmieri also set to leave on next weeks.

Michy Batshuayi has completed a medical with Crystal Palace ahead of a season-long loan from Chelsea.
The Belgium striker is also expected to sign an extension to this Chelsea contract. [SSN]

Fiorentina: 'Not interested in Torreira' | Football Italia
https://www.football-italia.net/158363/fiorentina-not-interested-torreira

Guendouzi to PSG (Lequipe) : Given his age and valuation, Arsenal hoped to recover at least € 35m. But since the club is a seller, it would tend to facilitate a deal. Paris is also in this state of mind. Parisian leaders are considering including Julian Draxler in the operation.

L’Equipe confirming Lyon's interest in Paquetà (Attacking midfielder) but his signing depends on at least 2 departures between Aouar, Depay and Reine-Adelaide.

Torino defender Ola Aina and Lyon defender Kenny Tete have completed medicals ahead of moves to Fulham. [SSN]

Exclusive: Chris Smalling close to permanent Roma move after missing Manchester United training
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/...exclusivechris-smalling-close-permanent-roma-move-missing-manchester/

Arsenal will go back in for Aouar & are still in talks with his agent
Sales may make the deal possible
If no offers come to Lyon in the coming weeks they may allow price negotiations with Arsenal who are keen
Currently the price stands firmly at €60m/£54.5M

[@FabrizioRomano]

Leicester look likely to beat Manchester United to the signature of Bournemouth winger David Brooks. (Manchester Evening News)

Greek club PAOK are interested in signing Liverpool‘s Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, according to Sportime in Greece.

Fulham are close to signing right-back Kenny Tete from Lyon and are also in talks to sign goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from PSG on a season-long loan. (Sky Sports)

Everton are closing in on a loan deal for Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori.

(via @JamesOlley)

@philmcnulty
Aston Villa close to deal for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins. Fee is an initial £28m which could rise to £33m with add-ons.

RB Leipzig are closing on a fresh loan agreement with Manchester City for left-back Angelino.

The 23-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Bundesliga side, making 13 league appearances and scoring once.

According to Sky in Germany the clubs are discussing whether there will be a purchase option or obligation at the conclusion of any loan, with City valuing Angelino at £27m (€30m).

LEWIS CLOSE TO NEWCASTLE MOVE

Jamal Lewis is currently undergoing his Newcastle United medical.

The player sat out Northern Ireland’s defeat to Norway last night ahead of his move to St James’ Park.

Newcastle agreed a fee of £15m with Norwich for the left-back at the weekend. [SSN]