Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal is actively pursuing top English talent, with representatives for England captain Harry Kane, 33, having held talks regarding a potential future move from Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins, 29, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal, although the Saudi club is yet to submit a transfer offer to Villa.
In other transfer news, Sunderland's £25.7m move for Toulouse and France Under-21 defender Dayann Methalie, 20, is in danger of collapsing. Concerns have reportedly been raised over his medical. Newcastle have also opened exploratory talks with Manchester City over a potential move for Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 24.
Elsewhere, Coventry has seen an £8.5m offer for England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 30, rejected by AC Milan. Real Sociedad has approached West Ham for Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, 28, as Ajax's interest has cooled. Tottenham are considering a move for Paris St-Germain defender Illia Zabarnyi, 23, following Cristian Romero's sale to Atletico Madrid.