Arsenal are evaluating a potential signing of John Stones to cover for the sidelined William Saliba, Chelsea have conducted formal discussions over Maxence Lacroix, while Hull City pursue Leon Bailey from Aston Villa.

Arsenal are exploring the addition of 32-year-old England defender John Stones on a free transfer should 25-year-old France center-back William Saliba face an extended absence due to injury.

Chelsea have opened formal negotiations with Crystal Palace regarding France defender Maxence Lacroix, with the Eagles placing a valuation of around 55 million pounds on the 26-year-old.

Hull City are holding discussions with Aston Villa concerning a transfer for 28-year-old Jamaica international winger Leon Bailey.

New Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa is keen to recruit two players from his former club Real Madrid, namely 18-year-old Argentina winger Franco Mastantuono and 22-year-old Spain forward Gonzalo Garcia.

Bologna 23-year-old English winger Jonathan Rowe continues to feature on the shortlists of both Aston Villa and Chelsea.

Hull City are nearing an agreement to sign 30-year-old former Newcastle left-back Matt Targett, who is available without a fee following his departure this summer.

Liverpool are set to join Manchester United in the chase for Roma 25-year-old France midfielder Manu Kone.

Aston Villa have opened talks with Chelsea about the prospect of acquiring both Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho during the current window.

AC Milan Portugal forward Rafael Leao favors a move to the Premier League over a switch to Turkey, with Aston Villa emerging as a possible destination for the 27-year-old.

Lazio are pursuing West Ham DR Congo defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with the 28-year-old also appearing on Arsenal list of potential targets.

Juventus primary goalkeeping objective is Aston Villa 33-year-old Argentina international Emiliano Martinez, while the Serie A side is also monitoring Fiorentina 35-year-old Spain goalkeeper David de Gea.

Everton could compete with Inter Milan for the signature of Tottenham 25-year-old England defender Djed Spence.

Liverpool aim to secure Sweden left-back Daniel Svensson from Borussia Dortmund, though they may encounter competition from Arsenal for the 24-year-old.