The Guardian's football gossip column reports that Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are pursuing two England internationals, Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, though Kane's camp is said to be negotiating a fresh Bayern Munich contract and the striker wants to stay in Germany. Al-Hilal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Watkins, but have yet to lodge a formal bid with Aston Villa, and it remains unclear whether the Saudi club want one striker or both.

Elsewhere, Barcelona's Gavi has rejected a move to Manchester United, while United themselves face interest from Napoli in Joshua Zirkzee, with the Italian club also eyeing Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus. AC Milan turned down an £8.5m bid from newly promoted Coventry for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Manchester City, having lost Rodri to Barcelona, are considering a move for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton after already spending £116m on Elliot Anderson. Jack Grealish's appearance at a Cardiff match sparked transfer speculation, but reports suggest he is more likely to stay in the Premier League, possibly returning to Everton or remaining at City.