Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with Monaco over a potential €60m (£51.2m) deal for United States international Folarin Balogun, according to The Guardian. The former Arsenal striker impressed at the World Cup and is now reportedly on Spurs’ radar as Roberto De Zerbi continues reshaping his squad this summer.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are locked in ongoing negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for winger Bradley Barcola. The Guardian reports that Anfield is the France international’s preferred destination as he seeks an exit from PSG, though Arsenal have also shown interest in the two-time Champions League winner.

Liverpool Have Work to Do on Barcola

Liverpool have yet to submit a formal bid, according to The Guardian, and PSG are holding firm on their valuation. The Reds are aware they must improve on their initial approach to advance talks. Arsenal’s presence in the background adds further urgency to Liverpool’s pursuit.

PSG are moving to fill any gaps. The French club are close to agreements for Barcelona’s Ferran Torres and Ajax winger Mika Godts. Godts, a 21-year-old Belgium international, had previously spoken publicly about wanting to draw a line under speculation linking him to a forced departure from Ajax.

Jesus Available, Napoli Circling

Napoli are stepping up their pursuit of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, who could leave the Emirates for around €20m (£17m). The Brazilian enters the final year of his contract and faces limited playing time with Arsenal as English champions. A move to Naples appears increasingly plausible.

Arsenal are also linked with Barcelona’s Jules Koundé, as reported by The Guardian citing the Mirror, though the France international is content at the Camp Nou. Barcelona’s preferred replacement for Koundé, Pedro Porro, recently signed a new five-year deal with Tottenham, complicating that route further.

Spence Nears San Siro Switch

Inter Milan are in talks over a £25.6m deal for Djed Spence, The Guardian reports. The Tottenham full-back wants the move. With De Zerbi active in recruitment this summer, Spence faces reduced prospects of regular first-team football in north London.

Further Moves and Loan Watch

Chelsea are open to letting Mykhailo Mudryk leave on loan following his return from a drugs ban. Coventry City, newly promoted, have moved to the front of the queue for the Ukrainian winger, according to football.london via The Guardian.

Everton are assessing three right-back options: Celtic’s Alastair Johnson, West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Brooke Norton-Cuffy, currently at Genoa. David Moyes also received a boost with reports that Iliman Ndiaye has rejected a Saudi Pro League approach from Al-Hilal.

Fulham are monitoring 20-year-old Barcelona defender Hector Fort, who spent last season on loan at Elche and appears to have no future at the Camp Nou. Manchester United are linked with Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys, a 21-year-old Belgium international, though no fee has been confirmed. Leeds continue to track Monaco winger Igor Paixao, though manager Bruno Genesio wants to keep the Brazilian.

This report is based on a single source, theguardian.com, and has not been independently verified.