Manchester United and Liverpool have both made contact regarding a potential move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, after his proposed transfer to Atletico Madrid fell through. In parallel, Chelsea is opening negotiations with representatives of Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, 23, whilst the club prepares for Alejandro Garnacho's departure. Real Madrid has scheduled talks with Vinicius Jr, 25, to finalise a contract renewal despite earlier reports of a possible sale, whilst Barcelona has finalised an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for German forward Karim Adeyemi, 24. Paris St-Germain is also sounding out Barcelona's Ferran Torres as a contingency should Bradley Barcola leave.

Transfer interest extends throughout England's leagues and internationally, with Sporting Kansas City making an ambitious push to sign Mohamed Salah, 34, on a free transfer following his Liverpool departure. Everton is targeting Newcastle's Jacob Murphy, whilst Nottingham Forest and domestic sides are pursuing international prospects including Norwegian midfielder Patrick Berg and Brazilian right-back Dodo. Fulham has agreed a deal for young Scottish talent Erskine Rennie, and Hull City is preparing to reintegrate midfielder Oscar Zambrano following his previous loan spell cut short by disciplinary suspension.