Burnley keen on striker Bamford

BURNLEY have asked about Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford. The 22-year-old has already received proposals from Aston Villa, Wigan and Norwich but is keen on a Premier League club.

EVERTON have revived interest in Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini after missing out on Lucas Perez. Napoli want £30million for the 25-year-old.

LILLE forward Sofiane Boufal, 22, is edging closer to joining Southampton, according to the French club’s coach Frederic Antonetti. ‘His departure is imminent,’ said Antonetti of the Morocco forward. ‘He is capable of deciding a match on his own.’

WEST BROM have increased their offer for Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani to £25m. The Algerian has been linked with Arsenal and is holding out for a big move.

MANCHESTER UNITED defender Marcos Rojo is among the targets for Valencia now Arsenal have agreed the asking price on Shkodran Mustafi. United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is wanted on loan by Nottingham Forest.

MANCHESTER CITY hope to sign Ante Coric from Dinamo Zagreb. The Croatians are haggling over the fee for the midfielder, 19. City’s Samir Nasri will join Besiktas for a year with the Turkish club paying 60 per cent of his wages.

SCHALKE have taken Algeria midfielder Nabil Bentaleb on loan from Tottenham with a view to a £17m transfer. Hull remain keen on midfielder Ryan Mason but he is valued at £12m.