Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is still hopeful of re-signing Liverpool forward Fabio Borini, 23 – (Sunderland Echo)
Valencia officials have met with representatives of Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, to discuss a possible move ahead of Monday’s deadline – (Marca)
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 31, is wanted by Queens Park Rangers. Defoe currently plays for Major League Soccer side Toronto but they have just sacked Ryan Nelsen, the manager who signed him – (Guardian)
Newcastle United have had an offer for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 23, turned down by the French club – (Chronicle)
Celtic face a late dash to land a striker after Stefan Scepovic, 24, opted not to join the Scottish champions from Sporting Gijon – (Daily Express)