With a fairly subdued summer window so far for Folarin Balogun, fresh speculation suggests a move to Tottenham, the bitter rivals of his former club. The Monaco forward, who began his career at Arsenal, could supply the goals needed to help Spurs avoid another disappointing campaign. His representatives have floated the American to Roberto De Zerbi's squad. Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson also interests the Italian coach, although no formal approach has been lodged.

That provides a natural moment to mix in some Tottenham and Manchester City chatter. Should Savinho complete a move south, as long discussed, Enzo Maresca would seek Pedro Neto as a dynamic replacement on the flank after their prior connection at Chelsea. Elsewhere in Spurs wing options, Manor Solomon neared a switch to West Ham until Hull joined the chase amid their busy activity, testing whether the Israeli player favours the Housemartins.

Tijjani Reijnders has struggled to secure a defined position at Manchester City. Nottingham Forest appear to have identified a role for the midfielder, though questions remain over his fit at the City Ground amid talk of a 55 million pound fee. Meanwhile Manchester United view Morgan Gibbs-White as a strong option to succeed Bruno Fernandes should the Portuguese depart Old Trafford, though any deal would require time.

A more immediate possibility at the Etihad involves goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille. The Argentine is viewed as a suitable stand-in for James Trafford, who is set to join Leeds.

Activity has picked up around the Crystal Palace finances as Steve Parish looks to invest in teenage winger Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake. The MLS prospect is well regarded and may regard south-east London as the right progression in his career.

Jadon Sancho reportedly holds numerous proposals yet must select the best fit. Sides across Europe and Saudi Arabia remain interested in the former England player, who became a free agent after his Manchester United exit this summer.

Following the capture of Freddie Potts from West Ham, Club Brugge now monitor another London talent in Crystal Palace's Romain Esse, who impressed during his Coventry loan from Lambeth. On the subject of capital wingers, Abdul Abdulmalik at Boreham Wood attracts interest from Swedish club Djurgardens. An initial one million pound offer was turned down, with further bids possible to gauge the National League outfit's stance.

Romelu Lukaku's European chapter may conclude soon. Atlanta United seek to bring the prolific yet often underappreciated Napoli striker to MLS. The 33-year-old, despite recent fitness setbacks, remained influential at the World Cup.