Manchester United have prioritised the signing of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, 24, this summer - but could change their plans if Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz becomes available.
However, Bayern Munich believe they are close to beating United - a host of other leading European clubs - to the 20-year-old forward's signature.
Leicester City are "relaxed" about Chelsea's pursuit of left-back Ben Chilwell, believing qualifying for next season's Champions League would put them in a strong position to keep the England international.
And the Foxes would demand at least £60m for 23-year-old Chilwell.
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane will sign a five-year contract with Bayern Munich. But the 24-year-old Germany international will not become the highest-paid player at the German champions.
Everton are ready to make a move for Paris St-Germain captain Thiago Silva, whose contract is set to expire at the end of June. The 35-year-old Brazil international's former club AC Milan are also interested.
Arsenal are interested in Norwich City right-back Max Aarons, 20, but are not willing to pay the £30m asking price.
Manchester City have made a tentative enquiry to Barcelona about right-back Sergi Roberto. But the 28-year-old Spain international will only leave the Nou Camp if they tell him he can go.
Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff, 20, is likely to end up at Premier League rivals Watford if he signs for Italian club Udinese, with both clubs owned by the Pozzo family.
Inter Milan would only consider selling Slovakia centre-back Milan Skriniar, who has been linked to Manchester City, if they received an offer over €80m.
Manchester United have opened negotiations with Argentine side Velez Sarsfield to sign 19-year-old midfielder Thiago Almada, who has a £20m release clause and has also been linked with Arsenal.
Premier League strugglers Aston Villa and Championship promotion hopefuls West Bromwich Albion are set to face each other in a training match as part of their preparations for the season restarting.
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Michael Jordan says he will donate $100m (£78m) to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice.
The NBA legend said in a statement that he and his Jordan Brand would distribute the money over 10 years.
The money will go to a number of organisations in a bid to tackle "ingrained racism".
It comes in the wake of protests breaking out across the US and around the world following the death of George Floyd as he was restrained by police.
Floyd, an unarmed black man, died on 25 May after a white police officer, since charged with murder, knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.
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