Tottenham are back in the hunt for Randal Kolo Muani, but the noises out of Italy suggest they face an uphill battle to get the deal done. Spurs have made a formal offer for the Paris Saint-Germain forward, who spent time on loan at the club last season, yet Juventus — who also had him on a temporary basis — are still considered the frontrunners to secure his signature permanently. The 27-year-old France international is expected to leave PSG this summer, and it is shaping up as a straight fight between north London and Turin.

Arsenal Close In on Tzolis

While their rivals across the city chase Kolo Muani, Arsenal are reportedly ready to finalise a £35m deal for Christos Tzolis. The 24-year-old Club Brugge winger, who represents Greece internationally, has attracted strong interest, and the Gunners appear to be moving quickly to get a transfer wrapped up before the summer window gets any noisier.

Rashford's Barcelona Future Clouding Over

Marcus Rashford's chances of returning to the Nou Camp on a permanent basis look increasingly slim. Barcelona have opened talks with Borussia Dortmund over Germany winger Karim Adeyemi, 24, a development that raises real questions about whether the 28-year-old England forward has a long-term future in Catalonia following his loan spell. The market will be watching Rashford's situation closely as the window develops.

United Eye Kone and Lose Tchouameni Chase

Manchester United are preparing a move for Manu Kone, the 25-year-old France midfielder who is said to be keen on testing himself in the Premier League. Juventus are understood to be willing to sell for the right figure. However, United will have to recalibrate elsewhere after Aurélien Tchouameni committed his future to Real Madrid. The 26-year-old France midfielder is set to sign a five-year contract extension with Madrid, who flatly refused to entertain United's approaches for the player.

More Deals Taking Shape

  • Mason Greenwood is close to joining Fenerbahçe, with the Turkish club submitting offers to Marseille and the 24-year-old's representatives.
  • Crystal Palace and Fulham could move for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, 22, after Leeds United failed with two bids for the Northern Ireland international.
  • Nottingham Forest have spoken to Feyenoord about 20-year-old right-back Givairo Read, who is also attracting interest from Manchester City.
  • Brentford and Tottenham are both interested in 18-year-old Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabate, believed to be available from Gençlerbirliği for around £3m plus bonuses.
  • Coventry are set to bring in Switzerland defender Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal reported to be worth £17m.
  • Aston Villa are expected to hold firm over Emiliano Martinez despite ongoing interest from Juventus in the 33-year-old Argentina goalkeeper.

Liverpool and Arsenal are also tracking 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi at Lille, though both clubs are said to be reluctantly open to loaning him back to the French side if they can complete a purchase, given Lille's desire to keep him for one more season. It is a complicated one, and a resolution may take time.

With pre-season approaching fast, clubs at every level of the table are accelerating their planning. Expect the next fortnight to bring clarity on several of these stories.

Frequently asked

Will Tottenham sign Randal Kolo Muani this summer?
Spurs have made an offer for the PSG forward, but Juventus are currently reported as favourites to sign the 27-year-old France international, having also had him on loan previously.
How much are Arsenal paying for Christos Tzolis?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to finalise a £35m deal for the 24-year-old Club Brugge and Greece winger Christos Tzolis.
Is Marcus Rashford staying at Barcelona?
Rashford's future at Barcelona looks uncertain. The club have opened talks with Borussia Dortmund about signing Karim Adeyemi, casting doubt on whether the England forward will return to the Nou Camp after his loan.