Manchester United and Liverpool have both made contact over a potential move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after a switch to Atletico Madrid collapsed.
The Brazilian, aged 25, has attracted serious interest from two of England’s biggest clubs as they look to strengthen their midfield options this summer.
Chelsea are meanwhile opening talks with representatives of Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, 23, as they look to plan for life after Alejandro Garnacho.
The Argentine winger, 22, is expected to depart Stamford Bridge, prompting the club to explore the English wide man as a potential replacement option.
Mohamed Salah could end up in Major League Soccer, with Sporting Kansas City mounting an ambitious bid to sign the Egyptian forward on a free transfer after his Liverpool exit.
The 34-year-old departed Anfield at the end of his contract, and the American side are hopeful of pulling off a significant coup in the summer window.
Back in England, Coventry City and West Ham are among a host of clubs monitoring Bodo/Glimt midfielder Patrick Berg, 24, after his impressive displays for Norway at the World Cup.
Everton are pushing to bring in Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy, with the 31-year-old winger having just one year remaining on his contract at St James’ Park.
Real Madrid have scheduled a meeting with Vinicius Jr in a bid to finalise a contract extension, amid widespread reports that the club had considered cashing in on the Brazilian forward.
Paris St-Germain have held talks with Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, 26, as they look for cover should Bradley Barcola depart the club during the current transfer window.
Barcelona have wrapped up a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, with the 24-year-old German forward set to make the move to the Camp Nou.
The agent of Roma’s Matias Soule is in discussions with both Sunderland and Fulham over a possible transfer for the 23-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder.
Nottingham Forest have reached out to Fiorentina regarding Brazilian right-back Dodo, 27, as the newly ambitious club continue building their squad for the season ahead.
Fulham have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Celtic winger Erskine Rennie, with the Scottish academy product expected to cost the London side £100,000 in compensation.
Former Hull City loanee Oscar Zambrano is set to rejoin the club from Slovenian outfit Maribor, two years after his previous spell was cut short by a drugs ban.
