Manchester United have made contact with Willian’s representatives to negotiate a free transfer for the 31-year-old Brazil forward, who is out of contract at Chelsea this summer. (France Football – in French)external-link
Aston Villa will ask for at least £80m for English midfielder Jack Grealish, 24, during the transfer window and have not given up hope of keeping their captain if they avoid relegation. (Mail)external-link
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is keen on Brentford winger Said Benrahma but Leicester City are also in contention to sign the 24-year-old Algeria international. (Express)external-link
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has opened talks with former club Napoli over 29-year-old Portuguese midfielder Allan. (Express)external-link
Ancelotti has also made an attempt to sign Paris St-Germain and Brazil defender Thiago Silva on a free transfer, once the 35-year-old’s contract ends this summer. (Express)external-link
Gareth Bale’s relationship with Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has reached the point of no return, but the 30-year-old Wales forward remains happy in the Spanish capital. (Marca)external-link
Jadon Sancho’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains uncertain after head coach Lucien Favre admitted the 20-year-old England winger was among players that could leave this summer. (Sky Sports)external-link
Arsenal’s Germany centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, 28, has admitted a move to the Bundesliga interests him amid speculation surrounding his future with the Gunners. (Star)external-link
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann insists Timo Werner, 24, is still in his side’s plans for their Champions League campaign, despite the Germany forward having agreed a deal with Chelsea. (Mirror)external-link
Chelsea have been boosted in their pursuit of Kai Havertz, with Bayer Leverkusen saying they will not “block” the 21-year-old Germany midfielder’s exit. (Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger – in German)external-link
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Brazil defender David Luiz is a “key role model” and hopes the 33-year-old will extend his contract beyond this season. (Reuters)external-link
Salary caps could be introduced in the English Football League with clubs voting to reduce the threshold required to change financial rules. (Mail)external-link
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