AC Milan have contacted Arsenal about a possible move for 19-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri, while Inter Milan are pursuing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero’s proposed move to Inter has reportedly stalled. The developments matter because they involve several high-profile European clubs and could reshape squads before the new season.

Inter are said to be offering £30m for Jones, below Liverpool’s £35m valuation, while Romero’s representatives are exploring Spanish options involving Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Elsewhere, Real Madrid may sell Vinicius Jr if he does not accept their contract offer; Newcastle are close to signing goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek for £25m; and Middlesbrough could pay up to £5.6m for Max Arfsten.