Mohamed Salah is nearing a switch to Trabzonspor, Bayern Munich remain keen on Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko, and Man City boss Enzo Maresca is eager to link up again with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto.
– Mohamed Salah, 34, is close to joining Trabzonspor despite a prior verbal agreement with Besiktas after his Liverpool exit this summer. (Foot Mercato) – Bayern Munich still want 23-year-old Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko, seeing him as a partner who would let Harry Kane, 33, operate in a deeper role. (CF Bayern Insider) – Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa, 28, is open to a move to Arsenal. (Caught Offside) – Man City’s Enzo Maresca hopes to reunite with 26-year-old Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with City exploring a £70m deal. (Sun) – Chelsea and Tottenham have joined Newcastle in the chase for Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, 22; Newcastle plan an opening £34m bid against a £42m valuation. (Sun) – Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, 25, is pushing for an Inter Milan move after a €25m (£21m) offer was rejected; talks continue over a package around £30m to meet Liverpool’s price. (Teamtalk) – Paris St-Germain have intensified their move for Ajax winger Mika Godts, 21, valued at £52m, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all kept informed. (Teamtalk) – Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, 24, is set for a new contract despite his current deal running until 2032, following previous Barcelona interest. (The Athletic) – Manchester United are unlikely to sign Everton attacker Iliman Ndiaye, 26, as Al-Hilal are prepared to meet the £75m asking price. (Football Insider) – Fulham are eyeing AZ Alkmaar’s Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, 24, but face competition from Ajax, PSV, Real Betis and Como. (Talksport) – Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic, 22, is close to joining Hull City, likely on an initial loan, after talks over terms. (Record)