A roundup of the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the football world.
Manchester United
Manchester United are ready to take advantage of Barcelona's reluctance to meet Inter's asking price for center back Alessandro Bastoni and are looking to strike a quick deal for the Italy international.
The Red Devils are also leading the race to sign Elche center back David Affengruber, 25, ahead of Atlético Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus.
Arsenal
Arsenal are exploring a swap deal that would send winger Gabriel Martinelli to Atlético Madrid in exchange for Julián Alvarez. The La Liga side are open to such a structure.
Chelsea
In talks over a new contract, Enzo Fernández has urged Chelsea to sign compatriot Cristian Romero from Tottenham this summer.
Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso does want a new center back, but the Blues are exploring a deal to reunite him with Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsobain instead.
Chelsea left back Marc Cucurella is Atlético Madrid's top defensive target this summer.
Barcelona
After exploring their alternatives, Barcelona have decided that Marcus Rashford is the best option available to reinforce Hansi Flick's side and are ready to begin negotiating with Manchester United. The hope is that the Red Devils will accept another loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause.
Barcelona have reignited their interest in Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres and believe a deal could be struck as part of a forward merry-go-round that would take Ferran Torres to Aston Villa and Ollie Watkins to Arsenal.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has made it clear he will not entertain a departure for striker Kylian Mbappé, despite speculation he could be keen to reunite with former manager Xabi Alonso at Chelsea.
Incoming Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has asked for reinforcements in attack, prioritizing a move for Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. Negotiations are expected to begin with an opening offer of $93 million (€80 million).
Other Transfers
Sporting CP midfielder Hidemasa Morita is ready to snub interest from Leeds United this summer in favor of joining Aston Villa.
Taty Castellanos has warned West Ham United that he will not remain with the club if they are relegated from the Premier League. Brazilian giants Flamengo are interested in offering the striker a lifeline.
Atlético Madrid are working on a deal to sign departing Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, but must fend off rival interest from Barcelona, Chelsea, AC Milan and Juventus.