Arsenal retain an interest in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. The England international has many admirers at Arsenal and would be keen to move to north London. In theory, it looks like a straightforward deal: Eze has a release clause in his contract worth in excess of £60m.

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Manchester United have enquired about the prospect of signing Alexander Isak, Florian Plettenberg claims. The Newcastle United striker is thought to remain adamant on joining Liverpool but the Reds are reportedly not planning to submit a second bid after their first offer was so forcefully rejected.