Manchester United monitoring Lewis Hall as Bernardo Silva edges towards La Liga switch, Real Madrid eye Gvardiol
Manchester United are closely tracking Newcastle United and England left-back Lewis Hall, 21, with the defender reportedly keen to move on from St James' Park.
The Red Devils are also considering a move for Fulham and United States international Antonee Robinson, 28, as they assess options to strengthen the left side of their defence ahead of next season.
Barcelona are unwilling to compete with the lucrative offers being prepared by Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid for Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31. The Manchester City star is expected to become available when his contract expires at the end of June.
Real Madrid have emerged as the frontrunners in the race for Silva's signature and are understood to be making significant progress in negotiations over personal terms.
Manchester City and Croatia centre-back Josko Gvardiol, 24, has reportedly been identified by Jose Mourinho as his preferred defensive target as Real Madrid look to reinforce their backline.
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, 41, is attracting interest from AC Milan, with the Serie A giants viewing the Portuguese coach as a candidate capable of bringing renewed momentum to the club.
Barcelona are expected to pass on the opportunity to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, despite the existence of a £26m release clause that is due to expire on Monday.
Manchester United are also weighing up a move for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, 23, after being priced out of a deal for Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23.
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, is reportedly putting speculation over a potential move to Real Madrid aside as he focuses on preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
Turkish side Trabzonspor are keen to make the signing of Manchester United and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 30, permanent during the summer transfer window.
United are also prepared to part ways with Turkey international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, 28, and Czech shot-stopper Radek Vitek, 22, who spent last season on loan at Bristol City.
Newly promoted Sunderland have entered the race to sign highly rated Bosnia forward Kerim Alajbegovic, 18, from Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg.
Wolves could explore a move for West Ham forward Pablo, 22, as new head coach Cesar Peixoto considers a reunion with the player, having previously worked with him at Portuguese side Gil Vicente.
Real Madrid are reportedly considering sending Argentine wonderkid Franco Mastantuono, 18, on loan to Juventus to aid his development.
