Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, who is being targeted by Arsenal and Manchester United, has refused to engage in open talks and has threatened to go on strike as he pushes for a move away from the Portuguese club. (Mirror)
Fulham have rejected a £26 million offer, with an additional £6 million in add-ons, from newly promoted Leeds United for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz, 24. (Standard)
However, Fulham themselves are considering signing PSV Eindhoven and USA striker Ricardo Pepi, 22, who is also being monitored by several clubs in Spain and Italy. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to signing a new contract that would make the 18-year-old England international one of the highest-paid young players in the world. (The Athletic – subscription required)
But assistant manager Carlos Cuesta is expected to leave Arsenal to take up his first head coaching role at Serie A side Parma. (Guardian)
Chelsea are interested in signing English midfielder Morgan Rogers, 22, if Aston Villa are willing to let him go. (Mail+ – subscription required)
Liverpool are prepared to break the British transfer record to sign Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, this summer. (Give Me Sport)
Aston Villa are ready to sell Argentine midfielder Emi Buendia, 28, if they receive an offer of more than £20 million. (Caught Offside)
Chelsea have made initial contact with Brighton regarding Brazilian forward Joao Pedro, 23, who is also being pursued by Newcastle. (Fabrizio Romano)
Brentford have set a £50 million price tag on DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa, who is attracting interest from Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Arsenal, Fenerbahce, and Galatasaray. (Team Talk)
Nice and Ivory Coast striker Evann Guessand, 23, is drawing interest from Leeds and Tottenham, both of whom have contacted the player's representatives. (TBR Football)
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