Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona move for Martinez shut down

Aston Villa eyeing Liverpool youngster Brewster

Aston Villa are ready to buy Rhian Brewster from Liverpool, according to The Sun.

The Birmingham side are seeking more firepower next season and are ready to splash £20 million ($26m) on the England Under-21 man.

Inter confident of completing Vidal move

Inter are bullish about their prospects of signing Arturo Vidal from Barcelona, Sky Sport Italia reports.

He will sign a deal that expires in 2022.

Rennes and Napoli battle for Boga

Rennes and Napoli are the two sides closest to signing Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga, L'Equipe reports.

While Napoli have offered their Serie A rivals the best package, Boga has reportedly been impressed with the opportunities the Ligue 1 side have offered him.

Sevilla and Everton continue to keep an eye on procedings.

Depay confirms Barcelona are considering transfer

Memphis Depay has confirmed he is aware of interest from Barcelona but says he is unsure on the likelihood of a move this summer.

Chelsea eyeing Areola as Mendy alternative

Chelsea have been offered Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, according to Le10Sport, and they could move for him if their move for Rennes' Edouard Mendy breaks down.

Meanwhile, Areola has been targeted by Rennes if they lose Mendy to the Stamford Bridge side.

Partey in contract deadlock with Atletico Madrid

Thomas Partey is no closer to signing an Atletico Madrid contract, according to Marca.

Atleti wanted him to pen a new deal to raise his release clause from its current position of €50 million (£45m/$59m), but the coronavirus pandemic has hampered that plan.

As a result, Arsenal and Juventus are circling.

Martinez set for Inter stay as Barca move for Depay

Inter's Lautaro Martinez is "out of the market", according to reports from Sky Sport Italia.

Although a target for Barcelona, the Italian club are refusing to yield him, forcing the Catalans to look at other options, such as Memphis Depay.

Aston Villa make King move

Aston Villa are readying a £16 million ($21m) bid for Joshua King, according to the Telegraph.

The Bournemouth striker is set to depart the club after their relegation to the Championship.