11th September TRANSFERS AND RUMOURS

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 - 11th September

Argentine striker and free agent Mauro Icardi, 33, is open to moving to Everton after leaving Galatasary in July.

Teamtalk - 11th September

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 - 11th September

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 - 11th September

Newcastle target and Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini, 22, has signed a new long-term contract with Atalanta.

Fabrizio Romano - 11th September

Aston Villa are in talks with Netherlands left-back Ian Maatsen, 24, over a new contract at Villa Park.

Football Insider - 11th September

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 27, is considering switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana.

The Standard - 11th September

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 - 11th September

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 - 11th September