Real Madrid target Liverpool's Konate - Monday's gossip

Real Madrid hopeful of move for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate on a free next summer, Arsenal still keen on Viktor Gyokeres but could instead opt for Benjamin Sesko, Rasmus Hojlund tipped for Inter Milan move.

Real Madrid are hoping to snap up Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, on a free transfer next summer, when the Frenchman's contract is due to expire. (Marca - in Spanish)

Arsenal are actively pursuing moves for Sporting's Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, and RB Leipzig's Slovenia attacker Benjamin Sesko, 22, though will only sign one forward this summer. (Mirror)

However, Arsenal think the asking price for Gyokeres is too high so will focus on signing Sesko or Aston Villa's England forward Ollie Watkins, 29. (Record - in Portuguese)

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, 22, has emerged as a top target for Serie A side Inter Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

The Old Trafford side have decided to keep hold of Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester United made contact with representatives of French striker Hugo Ekitike, 22, who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt, this weekend. (Bild)

Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham are all keeping tabs on Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, after the Argentine was told to find a new club. (Mail)

Al-Hilal have improved their offer to Napoli striker and Manchester United target Victor Osimhen, 26, proposing a deal with an annual salary worth up to £42.6m. (Goal)

AC Milan have opened talks with Arsenal over signing the Gunners' Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Multiple enquiries have been made from Premier League and Serie A clubs about the availability of Bayer Leverkusen's Czech striker Patrik Schick, 29. (Sky Germany via Florian Plettenberg)

Paris St-Germain have agreed personal terms with Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, 22, and are in talks over a fee with the Ukrainian's club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Galatasaray have made an offer for 33-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. (Sport - in Spanish)

Portuguese giants Porto want to buy Southampton's English winger Tyler Dibling, 19. (Record - in Portuguese)

O'Neil tipped to replace Blades boss Wilder - EFL gossip

Sheffield United have made former Bournemouth and Wolves boss Gary O'Neil, 42, their number one target to replace Chris Wilder as manager. (The Sun)

Norwich City have rejected an opening bid of £12.7m from Portuguese side Porto for 18-goal forward Borja Sainz, 24, while Serie A club Napoli are also interested in signing the Spaniard. (Sky Sports)

The Canaries have had a bid of their own rejected by Leicester City for Polish goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk, 24. (Sky Sports)

West Bromwich Albion are one of a number of Championship clubs keen on signing 28-year-old Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, who spent last season on loan at Derby County. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Millwall defender Japhet Tanganga, 26, is wanted by as many as five Premier League sides, including Crystal Palace, and could be available for £1.2m. (The Sun)

Hull City want to sign ex-Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie, 29, from Las Palmas after the Spanish side's relegation from La Liga but may face competition from his former club if Chris Wilder remains as Blades manager. (Hull Daily Mail)

The Tigers are also set to sign former West Bromwich Albion centre-back Semi Ajayi, 31, after he was released by the Baggies this summer. (Hull Daily Mail)

Charlton Athletic have seen a £1.5m offer for Leyton Orient midfielder Ethan Galbraith, 24, rejected by the League One side - with three other Championship clubs expected to bid for the ex-Manchester United academy player. (Standard)

Derby County and Wrexham are battling for the signature of Blackburn Rovers captain and midfielder Lewis Travis, 27. (Football League World)

Portsmouth are keen on signing former youth player John Swift, 29, after he was released by West Bromwich Albion, while Pompey are also eyeing a move for winger Adrian Segecic, 21, from Australian A-League side Sydney FC. (The News)

Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan, 35, wants to stay at Hillsborough despite the club's ongoing financial issues. (The Star)