The Guardian's daily transfer rumour round-up centres on Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur both reportedly showing interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, though a move looks unlikely while Liverpool have no incoming replacements lined up. Elsewhere, Aston Villa are being linked with several reinforcements after a poor start to the season, while Chelsea's Enzo Fernández is again attracting City's attention amid ongoing uncertainty over his future under Xabi Alonso.

Villa are said to be eyeing Milan's Rafael Leão, Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin and Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez. Chelsea, meanwhile, have reportedly had three bids rejected for Bournemouth's Alex Scott and may turn to Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga instead, while Liverpool are linked with Monaco's Lamine Camara amid stalling talks over Bradley Barcola. Further down, Sheffield United want free agent Adam Webster after two goalless draws, Wrexham are pursuing Lyon's Pavel Sulc (valued at around £10m) and Angers' Jacques Ekomié, West Ham face competition from Brentford for El Hadji Malick Diouf, and Monza are reportedly considering a move for out-of-contract Dele Alli.