Arsenal are set to chase Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, after the Portuguese club lowered their asking price – (Daily Express)
The Gunners could move for either Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck, 23, or QPR’s Loic Remy, 27, as they fear France striker Olivier Giroud could be out for three months with an ankle injury – (Daily Telegraph)
Southampton have made a move for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld and hope to beat Monaco to a deal for the 25-year-old Belgium international – (Times – subscription required)
Tottenham are willing to meet the £8m release clause of Sevilla captain and Argentina defender Federico Fazio, 27, according to the La Liga club’s sporting director Monchi – (London Evening Standard)
Chelsea are in talks to sign Mattia Destro, 23, according to the Roma forward’s agent – (Daily Star)