Arsenal are monitoring Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney’s situation, with the club ready to alter their wage structure to bring in a big name. The 27-year-old is also being linked with Paris St-Germain, Monaco and Chelsea.
Incoming Manchester United boss David Moyes wants to bring Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, with him to Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho, who is leaving Real Madrid, wants Luka Modric, 27, to follow him to Stamford Bridge if the Portuguese is appointed manager of Chelsea. Mourinho’s first job back at the Blues will be to make a £30m offer for former Tottenham playmaker Modric.
Real Madrid are poised to test Liverpool’s resolve over striker Luis Suarez, 26, with a bid for the Uruguayan, who is also said to be a target for Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Fulham are preparing to make a £4m move for Aston Villa’s 29-year-old striker Darren Bent
Swansea City insist they have had no contact from Arsenal over a possible move by the Gunners for 28-year-old defender Ashley Williams.
Stoke City have rubbished reports linking goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 25, with a move to Liverpool.