Manchester United and Arsenal are vying for France international Manu Kone, Nico Williams is being linked with a move to the Premier League champions, and West Ham have turned down the latest bid for Crysencio Summerville.
– Manchester United are leading the pursuit of Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, though Arsenal are also in the race. (L’Equipe) – Arsenal have reignited their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, a member of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad. The 23-year-old is believed to have a £77m release clause. (Teamtalk) – West Ham have rejected a second offer from Roma for Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville. Roma’s first bid was €46m (£39m) and they are preparing a final proposal for the 24-year-old. (Sky Sports Italia) – Aston Villa are considering a move for Summerville as they look to replace 23-year-old England attacker Morgan Rogers, who is set to join Chelsea. (Talksport) – Barcelona have arranged talks with 26-year-old forward Ferran Torres—who scored Spain’s winner in the World Cup final against Argentina—to clarify his plans with a year left on his deal amid interest from Paris St-Germain. (Mundo Deportivo) – Ipswich Town have agreed a deal to sign 29-year-old Morocco centre-back Issa Diop from Fulham for around €10m (£8.5m). (Foot Mercato) – Newcastle and Leeds are among the Premier League clubs weighing up a move for FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju, 22, with the Danish club seeking more than £21m for the Guinea-Bissau international. (Teamtalk) – AC Milan have identified Genk’s 18-year-old winger Konstantinos Karetsas as a key target but may need to sell 27-year-old Portugal forward Rafael Leao to fund the deal. (Gazzetta)