Ibrahim Oladamola
Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan is on the verge of joining Barcelona when his contract expires this summer, with the La Liga side swaying the Germany midfielder, 32, with an offer of a three-year deal.
Chelsea will demand a fee of about £35m for their Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29, who appears to be edging closer to a move to Manchester City.
But Bayern Munich have not given up hope of signing Rice from the Hammers after a positive meeting with him in London, with the German champions set to prepare an official offer.
West Ham could sack manager David Moyes if they do not win the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina on Wednesday.
Manchester United will offer England defender Harry Maguire, 30, to Chelsea as part of a deal for England midfielder Mason Mount, 24.
Bayern and Manchester United remain interested in Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 23, who would be open to a move this summer if Massimiliano Allegri remains Juventus coach because of their poor relationship.
Liverpool have agreed to meet Alexis Mac Allister’s release clause and will pay Brighton a fee of £55-60m for the Argentina midfielder, 24.
Chelsea are looking to bring in Ecuador international Moises Caicedo, 21, from Brighton and Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte, 22, from Sporting Lisbon to add to their midfield.
Barcelona are confident their financial plans will soon be approved by La Liga, enabling them to begin their transfer business, which will include the re-signing of 35-year-old Argentina forward and club legend Lionel Messi on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain.
Karim Benzema will see out the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, despite rumours the former France striker, 35, is set to accept a lucrative offer to move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
Saudi clubs have already started to approach former Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 37, who has confirmed he will leave PSG as a free agent this summer.
Chelsea’s out-of-contract France midfielder N’Golo Kante, has received an approach from Saudi Arabia too, while the 32-year-old is also interesting French champions Paris St-Germain.
Real Madrid remain interested in Chelsea’s Kai Havertz and club officials discussed a summer move for the Germany forward, 23, at a meeting on Thursday.
Manchester United target Randal Kolo Muani has offered himself to Real Madrid as the France forward, 24, aims to secure a move from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer.
Everton are trying to clinch a £27m deal for Roma’s England striker Tammy Abraham, 25.
Newcastle United believe they will beat Aston Villa to the signing of Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, 25, from Arsenal.
English winger Reiss Nelson, 23, is expected to sign a new contract at Arsenal after a breakthrough in talks over an extension.
Sheffield United are considering a summer move for Wolves’ England defender Conor Coady, 30, following the conclusion of his Everton loan.
Englishmen Steven Gerrard, 43, and Scott Parker, 42, are being considered for the Leeds United manager’s job along with West Bromwich Albion’s Spanish boss Carlos Corberan, 40.
Leicester City are making a new move to appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their manager having tried to lure the 48-year-old Englishman earlier this season.
Benfica and Inter Milan are interested in signing 34-year-old Spain left-back Jordi Alba, who has announced his departure from Barcelona.
