Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is the latest target for the Saudi Pro League, specifically champions Al Ittihad – the club who have signed Karim Benzema, Fabinho and N’Golo Kante already. (Express)
Varane’s United team-mate, Eric Bailly, is in talks to join Fulham after he saw a move to Saudi and Al Nassr collapse. (Mail)
Liverpool are planning to offer Bayern Munich around £20m for Ryan Gravenberch, who has been unable to command a regular place since joining from Dutch giants Ajax last summer. (Bild)
Real Madrid could look to muscle in on Al Nassr‘s move for out-of-favour Manchester City central defender Aymeric Laporte. (The Sun)
Chelsea are interested in signing £50m-rated Folarin Balogun from London rivals Arsenal. Former Ligue 1 winners Monaco are also keen but Inter are no longer keen after learning of the 22-year-old’s price tag. (Sky Sports)
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc Andre ter-Stegen is set to commit his future to the club by signing a contract extension running until 2028. (Luis Rojo/MARCA)
The Reds still hold an interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure, despite signing Japan midfielder Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart. (Football Insider)
Manchester City‘s pursuit of West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is on hold because of an FA and FIFA investigation into possible betting breaches, but a deal could be revived if the Brazilian is cleared of any wrongdoing. (Sky Sports)
City could rival Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of RB Leipzig playmaker Dani Olmo. (Sports Zone)
Arsenal are likely to miss out on the signing of outcast Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, with a move to Barcelona considered by some to be a ‘matter of time’. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea have registered their interest in long-term Barcelona target Ivan Fresneda, but the teenager would rather join the Catalan giants. (Mail)
Inter will continue to hold talks with Bayern Munich over Benjamin Pavard, with an initial bid of €25m (£21.3m) not enough to persuade the Bundesliga champions to sell. (Fabrizio Romano)
Man Utd are ready to meet Bayern’s €40m asking price for Pavard and could yet beat Inter to his signature even though Harry Maguire’s proposed exit has fallen through. (Corriere dello Sport)
Premier League new boys Luton Town have enquired about the availability of Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga. (The Athletic)
Tyler Adams has signed a five-year contract at Bournemouth after passing a medical, returning to the Premier League immediately after Leeds’ relegation. (Fabrizio Romano)
West Ham saw a £40m offer for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke turned down in July. (The Guardian)