Arsenal are not believed to be close to sealing a loan deal for Napoli’s Eduardo Vargas despite reports, but the forward could still be heading to the Premier League with both QPR and Sunderland interested – (Metro)
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, 45, has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Tony Pulis at Crystal Palace after a favourable interview – (Guardian)
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham, 21, is attracting interest from other clubs and Black Cats manager Gus Poyet says the summer transfer window should be shut before the start of the top-flight season – (Independent)
Arsenal and Manchester United have been told to stump up £40m if they want to sign Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk – (Metro)
Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo will return to training on Monday after apologising for his behaviour as he attempted to push through an exit from the club – (Sky Sports)