Transfer gossip: Arsenal eye Nico Williams; Juventus–Aston Villa talks for Emiliano Martinez; Michael Olis is a target for PSG
- Several Premier League clubs are in the running for Nico Williams, including Arsenal. - Juventus are in talks with Aston Villa over the transfer of Emiliano Martinez; Reports as per individual terms agreed. - Aggressive for Michael Olis of PSG, Bayern Munich. - Manchester United are monitoring Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye. - Barcelona won't settle for anything less than £60million for Dani Olmo. - Leeds, huge offer for Ousmane Diomande at £35m + £8m addons. - Crystal Palace, with Everton in the race for Hayden Hockney.
Gossip is heating up ahead of Europe's summer transfer window. Arsenal are making a strong bid for Spain winger Nico Williams (23), according to reports. Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United are also reportedly in the race.
In the goalkeeper department, Juventus have opened talks with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez (33). Personal terms are said to have been agreed by the player, leaving the contract between the clubs.
In the attacking department, Paris Saint-Germain will focus on signing French forward Michael Olis (24) from Bayern Munich this summer.
Manchester United are also aggressive in strengthening their squad. Reports suggest scouts are eyeing Everton's Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye (26) with a view to a Champions League return.
Barcelona have noted Chelsea and Arsenal's interest in Dani Olmo (28). But Barca's decision is clear — the club are reported to have made it clear that they will only be released if the £60million mark is reached.
A potential shock transfer of Matthies Tell (21) from Tottenham to Bournemouth is also buzzing in the gossip columns.
Barcelona are reportedly planning to sell midfielder Marc Casado (22) to fund new signings. Several Premier League clubs are tracking Casado, along with Bayer Leverkusen.
Leeds United are ready to break their transfer record for defender Ousmane Diomande (Ivory Coast), who has been on the move from the Championship to the Premier League - with an offer of £35million plus £8million in add-ons, according to reports.
Crystal Palace are preparing to compete with Everton for young English midfielder Hayden Hockney (23) from Middlesbrough. Reports suggest it will enter the race with an offer of around £20million.
Note: Above details are based on gossip/reports; Club announcements will have to be awaited for official confirmation.