Man City hold Donnarumma talks - Wednesday's gossip
Manchester City have held talks with Paris St-Germain over a deal for Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, with personal terms not expected to be an issue. (RMC Sport - in French)
Galatasaray have made an approach for Manchester City's 31-year-old Brazil goalkeeper Ederson, which would clear the way for Donnarumma to move to Etihad Stadium. (Fabrizio Romano)
Southampton have rejected West Ham's opening offer, worth £30m plus add-ons, for 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Athletic - subscription required)
Real Madrid are continuing to monitor the progress of Crystal Palace's 21-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton. (Mail - subscription required)
Aston Villa are hoping to re-sign Marco Asensio from Paris St-Germain following the 29-year-old Spain midfielder's successful loan spell last season. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Liverpool have no intention of selling France defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, in this transfer window, despite working on moves for two centre-backs to strengthen their squad. (Mail - subscription required)
Bournemouth have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for 25-year-old Morocco forward Amine Adli. (Footmercato - in French)
Bayer Leverkusen are the latest side to express an interest in Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte, with the Seagulls willing to sell the 20-year-old Argentina winger for around £39m. (Kicker - in German)
Borussia Dortmund have walked away from a deal for Fabio Silva after Wolves increased their asking price for the 23-year-old Portugal forward. (Teamtalk)
Chelsea's France forward Christopher Nkunku is keen on a move to Bayern Munich, with a deal for the 27-year-old still possible. (Florian Plettenberg)
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