Overview

• Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid are credited with strong interest, with City considering a bid and Madrid assessing the cost, but no offers have been lodged.
• Ben Jacobs reports Chelsea have placed the midfielder on a long-term list, with any move before Monday described as a tough deal.
• Manchester United are said to like the player and could explore an approach, though their focus has been shaped by Brighton’s stance on Carlos Baleba.
• Crystal Palace are preparing for enquiries yet are indicating a valuation up to about £100m after selling Eberechi Eze to Arsenal earlier this summer.
• Tottenham made initial contact earlier in August without progress, and estimates such as Transfermarkt’s £39m highlight the gap to Palace’s stance.