Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, with a formal bid possibly arriving in the coming days as Pep Guardiola's side scramble to strengthen their engine room before the Premier League campaign gets underway. The interest comes after City's underwhelming Community Shield defeat to Arsenal exposed a lack of control in midfield, a problem compounded by Rodri's impending exit from the club.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have opened discussions about signing Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain. The versatile winger, who has been strongly linked with numerous clubs this summer, was notably absent from PSG's matchday squad for the French Super Cup, fuelling speculation over his future.
Leeds United are undergoing significant changes to their backline. Nico Elvedi is set to join from Borussia Mönchengladbach, while Sebastiaan Bornauw is heading out on loan to Hamburg. Goalkeeper Lucas Perri also looks set to depart Elland Road, having agreed an initial loan move to Torino that includes an option to make the switch permanent.
West Ham United's pursuit of a new striker has hit a snag. The Hammers had identified Troy Parrott of AZ Alkmaar as a target, but the Dutch club are reportedly unwilling to sell the Republic of Ireland international for less than £21m. As a result, manager Nuno Espírito Santo is exploring alternatives, with Leeds forward Joel Piroe emerging as a genuine option. West Ham's toothless display in their weekend defeat to Burnley has added urgency to their search. While Leeds would prefer a permanent sale, they could be open to a loan deal if necessary.
In the Championship, Coventry City are bolstering their attacking options. Having already secured Taiwo Awoniyi, the club are closing in on a £20.5m deal for Fenerbahçe striker Sidiki Cherif. The young forward began his career at Angers before a loan spell in Turkey, where he signed permanently this summer — a switch that now looks set to yield Fenerbahçe a quick profit. Coventry boss Frank Lampard could also make a return to one of his former clubs, with Chelsea's Josh Acheampong under consideration for either a loan or permanent move to bolster the Sky Blues' defensive options.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are looking to trim their squad in the coming weeks. Centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has attracted interest from Marseille, while Benfica have also made enquiries about the player, who appears to be surplus to Xabi Alonso's plans.
At Arsenal, the noticeable absence of Ethan Nwaneri from the squad for Sunday's game in Cardiff has raised eyebrows. AC Milan are believed to be front-runners for the 19-year-old midfielder, whose loan spell at Marseille last season failed to fully showcase his creative abilities — a move overseas may now suit him better. Milan, in turn, are ready to offload Christopher Nkunku, who does not figure in the club's plans. Newcastle United are said to be leading the race for the Frenchman, though they may face competition from Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
Finally, Fulham have seen an opening bid for Atalanta full-back Raoul Bellanova turned down. The offer, reportedly worth around €20m, was rejected as the Italian club weigh up other interest in the player.
Based on reporting from Guardian Football.