Martin Zubimendi may seek to leave Arsenal in January, Mauro Icardi open to Everton move while Toffees play down move for Anthony Martial.
Martin Zubimendi may push to leave Arsenal in January after losing his place in the XI, with Chelsea and Real Madrid interested in the 27-year-old Spain midfielder. (Teamtalk), external
Argentine striker and free agent Mauro Icardi, 33, is open to moving to Everton after leaving Galatasary in July. (Teamtalk), external
However, sources at Everton have played down links to Icardi and fellow free agent Anthony Martial. The 30-year-old France forward last played for Mexican side Monterrey. (i Paper – subscription required), external
Liverpool were interested in 21-year-old Italy defender Marco Palestra, who later moved from Atalanta to Chelsea, but were hampered by needing to strengthen in other areas. (The Athletic – subscription required), external
Real Madrid have offered 21-year-old Turkish midfielder Arda Guler, who counts Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso among his admirers, a six-year contract. (Fabrizio Romano via Teamtalk), external
Newcastle target and Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini, 22, has signed a new long-term contract with Atalanta. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Aston Villa are in talks with Netherlands left-back Ian Maatsen, 24, over a new contract at Villa Park. (Football Insider, external)
Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 27, is considering switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana. (The Standard), external
Colombian striker Kevin Viveros, 26, is nearing a new deal with Athletico Paranaense after attracting interest from Sunderland and Aston Villa over the summer. (ESPN Brazil via Sunderland Echo), external