Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali’s agent has played down the chances of the Italy international returning to play in Serie A because of the cost involved in buying the 24-year-old. (Calciomercato, via Newcastle Chronicle), external
Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Crystal Palace’s 27-year-old France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose deal with the Eagles runs out in 2026. (Teamtalk), external
However, Lyon’s American owner John Textor, who is a major shareholder at Crystal Palace, wants his Ligue 1 side to bid for £50m-rated Mateta. (Sun), external
Crystal Palace have earmarked Burnley’s French defender Maxime Esteve, 22, and Middlesbrough’s Netherlands youth international Rav van den Berg, 20, as potential replacements for 24-year-old England centre-back Marc Guehi (Sun), external
Everton are aiming to sign young, British stars as part of a new recruitment focus. (Football Insider), external
