Arsenal are close to completing the transfer of Gabriel Magalhaes after the 22-year-old Brazilian centre-back completed a medical after a fee of up to £27m was agreed with Lille. The Gunners have offered a five-year contract, although Napoli have not given up hope of signing the player. (Times, subscription required)
The Blues are also closing in on the signing of Kai Havertz after holding further talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a fee for the 21-year-old Germany winger. (Guardian)
West Ham are trying to get England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 28, off their wage bill and are willing to buy out the final year of his contract or subsidise a move to another club. (Times, subscription required)
Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 25, is also a target of the Stamford Bridge club. (Le10 Sport via Star)
West Brom want to re-sign Croatia midfielder Filip Krovinovic, 24, and England Under-21 midfielder Grady Diangana, 22, after successful loan spells from Benfica and West Ham respectively. (Mail)
Championship sides Swansea City and Nottingham Forest want 29-year-old French centre-half Mathieu Peybernes, who plays for second tier Spanish side UD Almeria. (Radio Marca, in Spanish)
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