Transfer Updates: Messi, Scalvini, Gyokeres, Diaz, Gueye, Kean, Others

With pre-season in full swing and the new campaign drawing closer, clubs across Europe are rapidly implementing their transfer plans.

Newcastle United have made Italy international Giorgio Scalvini their transfer priority. Magpies are reportedly hopeful of making a deal in the region of £30m for the 21-year-old defender. (Source: The Times)

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has reportedly given the club less than two weeks to seal a deal for Viktor Gyokeres, the prolific Swedish striker currently at Sporting Lisbon. Should that fail to fall through, RB Leipzig’s young Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko, 22, and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins, 29, are said to be on the backup list. (Source: Mirror)

After missing out on Nico Williams, who has penned a fresh deal with Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona are ready to reignite their interest in Liverpool winger Luis Diaz. The Colombian, 28, remains a long-term target for the Catalans, and a renewed approach is now on the cards. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Idrissa Gueye, the 35-year-old Senegal midfielder, has penned a new one-year contract with Everton, just a day after his previous deal expired. The deal includes an option for a further year. (Source: Footmercato)

Tottenham are keeping close watch on Koni De Winter, the 23-year-old Belgian centre-back currently at Genoa. The Italian side is asking for £21.5m, and Spurs may need to move quickly to fend off other interested sides. (Source: Talksport)

Fiorentina’s Moise Kean is attracting attention from Manchester United, Saudi club Al-Qadsiah, and now Napoli. The 25-year-old Italian forward could be on the move if any of the suitors trigger his €52m release clause before July 15. (Source: Calciomercato)

After a solid loan spell at Ipswich Town, Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste is drawing Premier League attention. Burnley and Crystal Palace are among the clubs keen on the 25-year-old Swede. (Source: Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace have submitted an offer for Borna Sosa, the 27-year-old Croatian international currently with Ajax. (Source: The Athletic)

Inter Miami are still locked in talks with Lionel Messi, hoping to extend the 38-year-old’s contract beyond its current expiry in late 2025. (Source: ESPN)