Transfer Updates: Chelsea Close to Signing Lacroix
Chelsea are reportedly close to securing a transfer for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, 26, for approximately 55 million euros (£47.4 million). Lacroix recently represented France at the World Cup, enhancing his profile ahead of the move. (L'Equipe - in French)
Meanwhile, Newcastle United have added Borussia Dortmund's German midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, to their summer transfer shortlist. (Mail)
Arsenal have had a £55 million offer for Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, rejected by Newcastle United. (ESPN)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi is targeting Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, 23, as his preferred starting goalkeeper. Spurs are also open to selling their current Italy international goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29. (Teamtalk)
Premier League Clubs Compete for Maxi Araujo
Manchester United and Chelsea have joined Arsenal in pursuing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo, 26, who currently plays for Sporting. (Record - in Portuguese)
Italy right-back Marco Palestra, 21, is expected to complete a transfer from Atalanta to Chelsea following a medical examination in London. (Football Italia)
Other Notable Transfer Interests
Marseille's Mason Greenwood, 24, has expressed a preference to join Roma over offers from Fenerbahce or Al-Hilal. Roma are reportedly prepared to offer up to 50 million euros (£43.1 million) for the former England striker. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
AC Milan have agreed a club-record deal to sign Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 25, from Paris Saint-Germain. Ramos has already completed his medical examination. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
MLS club Atlanta United have made inquiries regarding the availability of Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder Koke, 34. (Marca - in Spanish)
Ajax have shown interest in signing Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 34, from Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
