Transfer News, Rumors: Alonso's Three-Target Plan and Premier League Market Moves

Alonso's priority trio

Xabi Alonso has entered discussions for the Liverpool job with a clear transfer shortlist: Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, Crystal Palace playmaker Adam Wharton and Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The combined valuation for the three targets is about $327 million (£245 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)

Arsenal eye Leao

Arsenal are considering a bid for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao as they prepare for the possibility of Gabriel Martinelli leaving. Leao's fee is reported near $92.3 million (£69.1 million, €80 million). (Source: Fichajes)

Zirkzee prefers Italy

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee reportedly wants a return to Serie A. Interest from Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli is driven by loan-only offers from the Italian clubs, which has cooled Premier League pursuit. (Source: Mark Brus)

City proposes Cubarsi swap

Manchester City have reportedly offered a swap to Barcelona for centre back Pau Cubarsi, with forward Omar Marmoush named as a possible makeweight — Marmoush being a player Barcelona have previously targeted. (Source: Fichajes)

Lewis-Skelly loan options

Arsenal left back Myles Lewis-Skelly, frustrated with limited opportunities, is attracting loan interest from Crystal Palace, Everton and West Ham United. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Chelsea move for Barco advancing

Chelsea are understood to be close to signing Valentin Barco from Strasbourg after the Argentine standout impressed in Ligue 1. Talks are described as being at an advanced stage. (Source: Ekrem Konur)

Villa demand big fee for Rogers

Aston Villa are said to be asking a club-record sum in excess of $133.5 million (£100 million) for Morgan Rogers, a player linked with Chelsea. (Source: TEAMtalk)

United enter Smit race

Manchester United have joined the competition to sign AZ Alkmaar youngster Kees Smit, a player long linked with Real Madrid interest. (Source: Fichajes)

Dortmund hopeful over Sancho

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly confident of securing Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal once his Manchester United contract expires at the end of the season; Sancho is currently on loan at Aston Villa. (Source: The Times)

Fulham to sign Ricardo Pepi

Fulham are preparing a medical for PSV Eindhoven and USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi in a move worth around $38 million (£28.5 million). The transfer would make Pepi the third-most expensive American ever, though he would be ineligible to play in the Premier League until next summer. (Source: BBC Sport)

Newcastle track Risser

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser, who is valued at roughly $46.1 million (£34.6 million, €40 million). (Source: Sky Switzerland)