Barcelona want a central defender, with Ajax's 19-year-old Dutchman Matthijs de Ligt their preferred option.

Manchester United have made a "dizzying offer" for Atletico Madrid and France defender Lucas Hernandez. The 22-year-old has a buyout clause of 80m euros (£70m).

Although Paris Saint-Germain remain opposed to an Adrien Rabiot move to Barcelona, the Catalans' sporting director, Eric Abidal, is confident that he can clinch a deal with the French club.

Real Sociedad are interested in signing Everton's Spanish striker Sandro Ramirez. The 23-year-old moved to Goodison Park last summer but was sent out on loan to Sevilla

West Ham defender Reece Oxford, 19, is wanted on loan by Spanish top-flight side Eibar, who are willing to pay the Hammers a £1.8m loan fee.