Newcastle Steps Up Interest in Joao Pedro

Newcastle United has reportedly intensified its pursuit of Brighton and Brazil forward Joao Pedro. The 23-year-old is said to be interested in joining Eddie Howe's side, adding firepower to Newcastle's attacking lineup. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)

Bayer Leverkusen Targets James McAtee

Bayer Leverkusen is preparing to make a bid for Manchester City's English attacking midfielder James McAtee, 22, when the transfer window reopens. McAtee's versatility and creativity have caught the attention of the German club. (Sky Sports, external)

Napoli Competes for Darwin Nunez

Napoli is in the race to sign Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, 25, from Liverpool, facing competition from Saudi Arabian clubs. Nunez's goal-scoring prowess makes him a hot commodity in the transfer market. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Aston Villa Approaches Jesus Rodriguez

Aston Villa has made an approach to sign 19-year-old Spanish winger Jesus Rodriguez from Real Betis. The young talent is seen as a future star in the making. (The Athletic, external)

Crystal Palace Eyes Japhet Tanganga

Crystal Palace is interested in signing Millwall's 26-year-old English centre-back Japhet Tanganga, who has a £1.2 million release clause. Sunderland, Leeds United, and Burnley are also keen on the defender. (Express, external)

Tottenham's New Manager Targets Brentford Duo

New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is plotting a move to bring 25-year-old Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28, to Spurs from his former club Brentford. (Guardian, external)

Rangers' Cyriel Dessers Joins AEK Athens

Rangers are set to let 30-year-old Cyriel Dessers join AEK Athens, with the Nigeria striker agreeing to a £30,000-a-week deal with the Greek side. (Daily Record, external)

Roma Opens Talks for Matt O'Riley

Roma has opened talks with Brighton to sign Denmark midfielder Matt O'Riley, 24. The midfielder's technical skills are highly valued. (Gazzetta - in Italian, external)

Wolves Interested in Fer Lopez

Wolves are interested in Celta Vigo's Spanish midfielder Fer Lopez, 21. The young midfielder is seen as a promising talent for the future. (Sky Sports, external)

Galatasaray Meets with Ilkay Gundogan's Representatives

After signing Leroy Sane on a free transfer, Galatasaray has met with representatives of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 34, to bring the former Germany international to Turkey. (Fanatik - in Turkish, external)

Manchester City Signs Mahamadou Sangare

Manchester City is set to sign French striker Mahamadou Sangare, 18, from PSG on a five-year deal. The young striker is considered a future prospect. (RMC Sport - in French, external)

Lazio Interested in Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Lazio is interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 29, from AC Milan, reuniting the English midfielder with his former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri. (Daily Mail, external)

Marseille and Porto Eye Roony Bardghji

Marseille and Porto are among the clubs interested in signing Swedish winger Roony Bardghji, 19, from Copenhagen. The young winger is seen as a rising star. (Fabrizio Romano, external)