Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Monday’s newspapers and online…
Lyon forward Nabil Fekir was so convinced he was about the join Liverpool last week that he had already picked his shirt number. The Reds reportedly pulled the plug on the 24-year-old’s Anfield switch after his medical. (L’Equipe)
Roma goalkeeper Alisson is “very happy” at the Italian club, amid ongoing interest from Liverpool, according to the Brazil nation team’s goalkeeper coach. (Tele Radio Stereo)
Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, but face competition from Chelsea to sign the 29-year-old Dutchman, who wants first-team football. (Mundo Deportivo)
Juventus are preparing a move for Jack Wilshere, who is still yet to sign a new deal at Arsenal. (Football.London)
Gareth Bale is set to remain at Real Madrid until a new manager is appointed, despite reportedly strong interest from Manchester United. (The Independent)
United target, Italy centre-back Leonardo Bonucci has ended links with the Red Devils by saying “there is no problem whatsoever” at AC Milan and is committed to stay. (Sky Sport Italia)
Man United are also set to miss out on midfield target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, with Real Madrid preparing a £132m bid for the 23-year-old Lazio and Serbia star. (Il Messagero)
Chelsea star N’Golo Kante is a target for Paris Saint-Germain, and the 27-year-old France midfielder’s agent has already met with PSG chiefs. (Paris United)
Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta is also wanted by Italian giants Inter Milan. (Tuttosport)
The Blues are interested in Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi and have made contact with the Italian side over a deal for the 27-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Turkey centre-back Caglar Soyuncu from Freiburg, 22. (Turkish Football)
Marko Arnautovic has cast doubt over his future at West Ham by admitting he has not held talks with the club. The 29-year-old Austrian says he is ‘happy’ at the London Stadium but is reportedly wanted by Manchester United. (Sky Austria)
Newcastle are unlikely to move for Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, despite rating the 22-year-old former Englishman – who is valued at £30m – highly. (Chronicle)
However, the Magpies are considering a move for 28-year-old West Brom and Venezuela striker Salomon Rondon, who has a £16m release clause at The Hawthorns. (Northern Echo)
Everton, Fulham and Leicester are set for a battle to sign £25m-rated Norwich ace Maddison, 21. (Daily Mirror)
Meanwhile, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Southampton and West Brom have all expressed an interest in signing 26-year-old Celtic midfielder Stuart . (Daily Record)
Premier League new boys Wolves are preparing a bid for Sunderland midfielder Paddy McNair.(Northern Echo)
Leeds United are lining up a bid for Derby County striker Matej Vydra. (Daily Mail)
Rangers are set to finalise a move for Brighton defender Connor Goldson, 25, within the next 48 hours. (Glasgow Evening Times)
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