Everton are trying to finalise a deal for Salomón Rondón, but have struggled to make a breakthrough in their attempts to sign the Porto winger Luis Díaz.

Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Serbia and Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic after West Ham decided not to pursue the 23-year-old.

Tottenham are ready to make their move for Villarreal's 24-year-old Spain defender Pau Torres, who has been valued at £55m and attracted interest from Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Arsenal have been told by Sheffield United to raise their offer for 32-year-old Aaron Ramsdale to more than £32m after having two bids rejected for the goalkeeper.

William Saliba is close to joining Marseille on loan from Arsenal but the deal will not include an option for the French club to buy the central defender.