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Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on the future of reported Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Alessandro Bastoni.

What’s the talk?

In a recent video interview with Chris Cowlin, the Italian journalist revealed that, as of Monday, Fabio Paratici is yet to submit a formal offer to Inter Milan concerning a move for the centre-back, meaning that – despite a number of reports to the contrary – there are currently no ongoing negotiations between Tottenham and the Serie A side.

The transfer insider went on to reveal that Antonio Conte is a huge admirer of the 23-year-old, with the Italian believed to be extremely keen to bring his compatriot to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, however, the journalist then reaffirmed that Spurs have not yet made an official move for the defender.

Concerning Spurs’ interest in Bastoni, Romano said: “For sure, Tottenham are exploring this possibility, Alessandro Bastoni is a player who Conte loves. So for sure, he is a player who is on Tottenham’s list and he would be a perfect signing for Tottenham. But as of now, what I’m told, Inter are still waiting to see if there will be an official proposal.

“So the two clubs, as of today, are not in negotiations. Inter are still waiting to see what will happen, what kind of proposal will be made for Bastoni. The expectation of Inter fans is that they hope that Alessandro will not leave, but I think it depends on the proposal. I think his agent was pretty clear a few days ago. They are waiting to see how much Tottenham want to spend on him.”

Supporters will be buzzing

While Romano’s claim that Paratici has not yet submitted an offer for Bastoni may come as a surprise to the Spurs faithful, the journalist’s further suggestion that as long as Tottenham meet the centre-back’s asking price a deal for the 23-year-old will be done is sure to have left supporters buzzing.

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Considering just how impressive the £60m-rated defender was over the course of Conte’s two-year stint in the Nerazzurri dugout, the prospect of the youngster once again linking up with the 52-year-old at Spurs is certainly an incredibly exciting one.

Indeed, over his 33 Serie A appearances in 2020/21, Bastoni played a key role in Inter’s Scudetto-winning campaign, helping his side keep 14 clean sheets, registering three assists and creating three big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of 61.5 passes, 1.2 interceptions, 1.1 tackles, 2.2 clearances and winning 3.8 duels – at a success rate of 58% – per game.

These returns saw the £85k-per-week talent earn a quite remarkable seasonal SofaScore match rating of 7.11, ranking him as Conte’s fifth-best performer in the top flight of Italian football.

As such, with the 23-year-old very much looking to be a perfect fit for Conte’s backline, Romano’s update suggesting that all Paratici has to do is meet Inter’s £54m asking price in order to get a deal over the line is undoubtedly fantastic news for everyone involved with the north London side – particularly the Italian head coach.

AND in other news: Conte could land Spurs’ own Rakitic as Paratici now plots bid for “unreal” £75m target

Celtic have cashed in on a number of big-name players over recent years such as Odsonne Edouard, Kristoffer Ajer and Kieran Tierney among others.

One other player the Hoops sold for a significant sum of money in recent memory is Moussa Dembele.

Signed from Fulham as a free agent back in 2016, the Frenchman went on to make 94 appearances for the Parkhead club across all competitions where he scored 51 goals and delivered 18 assists.

In 2018, the striker then joined Olympique Lyon in a deal worth a reported fee of £20m where he has since gone on to score 67 goals in 144 appearances.

Even though Celtic had no issues when it came to scoring goals throughout their latest SPFL season, it seems as though the upcoming summer transfer window could give Ange Postecoglou the chance to seal the next version of Dembele at Celtic Park.

Last month, it was reported that Celtic have set their sights on securing a deal for Ferencvaros striker Ryan Mmaee.

Throughout his debut season with the Hungarian club since joining from AEL Limassol last summer, the 24-year-old scored 19 goals and delivered 11 assists in 37 appearances.

This shows just how much of a consistent goal threat he can be in the same way that Dembele was during his time in Glasgow.

This also backs up why he was described as being “prolific” for Ferencvaros by journalist Maher Mezahi on Twitter.

With 141 senior club appearances to his name, the Morocco international has racked up a total of 74 goal contributions with 49 scored and 25 assisted.

Taking into account how Dembele ended his latest season in France with an average of 2.9 shots per game in the league, higher than any of his teammates, this highlights the attacking prowess he and Mmaee share.

With the Hoops not only setting out to regain their SPFL title but also going as far as they can in Europe next term, adding some extra attacking reinforcements to Postecoglou’s squad may not be a bad idea.

With that in mind, securing a deal for the Ferencvaros hotshot, who has some experience of playing on the European stage, could be a great move for the Parkhead club, especially if he goes on to replicate the same sort of goalscoring record that Dembele had there.

In other news: Shortlisted: Celtic now keen on signing 6 ft 4 “monster”, he once tormented Edouard

Newcastle United are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes, according to a late-night report from Foot Mercato (via Sport Witness).

The lowdown: In demand

The 23-year-old is under contract until 2026 in Portugal (Transfermarkt), but that hasn’t put off the suitors as numerous Premier League clubs attempt to lure the star to England.

Already heavily linked with a move to Wolves, Manchester United and Manchester City in recent weeks, Nunes looks certain to be hot property during this summer transfer window.

Now it appears as though Newcastle could be about to join the race to land the sought-after flourishing Portugal international…

The latest: Magpies interested

As per Foot Mercato (22:12, 14/06), translated by SW, both Newcastle and Everton have made ‘approaches’ to sign Nunes recently.

It’s claimed that Sporting have rejected an offer of €45million (£38.8million) for the eight-cap ace, although it isn’t specified which club made the bid.

The report also states that the Primeira Liga club will hold out for the €60million (£51.8million) release clause for the man described as being ‘too fast’ to defend against by former teammate Goncalo Santos.

The verdict: Statement signing

As all eyes turn to St James’ Park in expectation of lavish spending under new ownership group PIF, signing a player of Nunes’ ilk would be a superb piece of initial business as the club go through the gears in terms of their development.

Predominantly operating as a box-to-box midfielder, the industrious star scored four times and provided five assists in 50 appearances across all competitions, earning a 6.95 Sofascore rating whilst winning 6.5 duels and making 36.5 accurate passes on average per game – proof of a well-oiled all-round game.

Albeit a hefty asking price, spending big on Nunes to lineup alongside January signing Bruno Guimaraes would be a significant statement of intent from the Magpies as Eddie Howe and Dan Ashworth attempt to spearhead the evolution of Newcastle to the next level.

In other news: Newcastle still in the hunt to sign ‘superstar in the making’…read more here

Frank Lampard is a man with a big task on his hands at Everton, and with the club narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League following a vital 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in their penultimate match last month, the supporters will be expecting much more next season.

The summer transfer window represents an opportunity for the Toffees manager to rebuild the squad, ship out underperforming deadwood and rejuvenate the players who will be staying for next season.

It has been a good start on that front, with the reported signing of defender James Tarkowski upon the expiry of his Burnley contract at the end of the month.

There could be another addition to the heart of defence, and Lampard could form a solid duo with a move for Olympiacos colossus Pape Abou Cisse, according to Greek journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos.

Everton were linked with the centre-back in January but a move didn’t materilise, although their interest appears to have resurfaced.

Cisse is valued at £7.2m and, at 26 years of age, he is just about to hit his peak years. It’s no secret that the Toffees’ defence was dreadful last season, conceding 66 goals in the Premier League (fifth-worst in the division), and this is an area that Lampard is clearly aiming to improve.

The Senegal international would likely be a rock-solid signing. He ranked fourth in the Olympiacos squad with a WhoScored rating of 6.71, while also winning two aerial duels per match. Tarkowski won 4.4 headers per game last season at Burnley, and the two players combined would be excellent at winning battles in the air, which could come in very useful while defending set pieces.

This prospective pairing could be the answer to Lampard’s defensive woes from last season, and although adding some top-quality attacking talent is desirable, improving the defence must be the priority at Goodison Park.

The Everton faithful could be set for an exciting summer ahead if Cisse comes to Merseyside this time around.

AND in other news, Everton given green light to sign £15m gem who’s “like a wardrobe”, he’s Lampard’s own Pogba

West Ham United have kept moving after sealing a deal for Morocco international Nayef Aguerd with news emerging on Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips.

The Lowdown: Irons set for busy summer…

According to Sky Sports and reporter Dharmesh Sheth, the east Londoners could be set for a ‘very busy’ summer as manager David Moyes allegedly sets his sights on ‘at least’ six new signings before starting the 2022/2023 Premier League season.

This comes after the arrival of Aguerd from Rennes with West Ham seemingly determined to strengthen and back Moyes this summer.

The Hammers narrowly missed out on qualification for the Europa League at the end of 21/22, falling just short of Man United on the final day, with Moyes meaning business this time round.

The Latest: Phillips bid made…

Now, as per Football Insider, it appears West Ham have made another offer as news emerges on Leeds star Phillips.

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The England international, heavily courted by league champions Man City, is also attracting Moyes’ interest with the report claiming both Villa and West Ham ‘submitted bids’.

However, as per their information, Phillips is still highly likely to make a switch to the Etihad Stadium and Moyes looks ‘set to miss out’.

The Verdict: Ambitious move…

While it is unlikely they can capture Leeds’ star with City in the picture, this alleged offer perhaps sums up the ambition being displayed at the London Stadium.

The marquee England star, said to be valued at around £50 million, has performed brilliantly when fit and available for the Whites.

Teammate Liam Cooper even called him one of the best midfielders in world football last year and ex-Leeds star Andrew Hughes also branding Phillips a ‘very special’ player (The Athletic).

His comparisons to Andrea Pirlo have been well documented and this is the level of player West Ham should be moving for.

Brighton appear to be leading Leeds United in the race to sign Mohamed Camara this summer, according to The Athletic.

The Lowdown: Direct contact

Leeds are on the hunt to sign replacements for Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha, who appear to be closing in on big-money exits.

Camara has been linked to become the third player this summer to swap RB Salzburg for Leeds after Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen, with the Whites making ‘direct contact’ with the midfielder’s representatives.

Brighton were also name-checked with an interest, and it looks as if they could be about to hand Leeds chiefs a big transfer blow.

The Latest: Transfer update

The Athletic shared a story on Wednesday morning, looking at Hamed Traore as a potential replacement for Raphinha.

They provided an update on Camara within their report too, claiming that the Mali international ‘appears to be heading for Brighton, not Leeds’.

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The Verdict: More bad news for Marsch

Camara is reportedly valued at around £17m-£25m and has been given time by Salzburg to resolve his future. He previously worked under Jesse Marsch in Austria and you’d expect would be guaranteed regular game time at Elland Road if the manager was keen to bring him in.

However, it seems as if he could be heading south with a move to Brighton, which wouldn’t be ideal with the new season fast approaching. It would also see Leeds handed another midfield transfer blow following Southampton’s pending swoop for Romeo Lavia, as Marsch may be getting a little tired of seeing his targets join top flight rivals.

Arsenal’s next transfer target could well be Benfica defender Alejandro Grimaldo, according to the latest reports.

What’s the word?

As per Portuguese outlet Record [via TEAMtalk], the Gunners have made contact over a potential move for the Spaniard, with the club seemingly targeting quality cover and competition for first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney.

The report claimed that the Premier League giants have enquired about a price for the 26-year-old but have yet to present an offer, with Benfica thought to be open to the player’s departure from Lisbon.

The 5 foot 7 menace – who joined the Portuguese club from Barcelona in January 2016 – could potentially be available for as little as €20m (£17m), with the chance that he could leave for nothing next summer with just one year remaining on his existing deal.

One of Edu’s best

This possible interest also comes amid doubts over the future of fellow full-back Nuno Tavares, with the 22-year-old – who only arrived at the Emirates Stadium in a £6.8m deal last summer – believed to be the subject of interest from Ligue 1 outfit Marseille.

With the Gunners said to be open to offers for the Lisbon-born starlet if they can secure a replacement, the man who could well come in to fill his place is his former Benfica team-mate Grimaldo, with the former Spain under-21 international seemingly a notable upgrade.

During his seven-year stint with the Primeira Liga giants, the £18m-rated defender has chipped in with an impressive tally of 19 goals and 50 assists in 247 games in all competitions, including 15 goal contributions from the most recent campaign.

That haul saw the £27k-per-week talent supply five goals and five assists in the league, while he also provided Champions League quarter-finals, eventually crashing out at the hands of Liverpool.

His impressive domestic form in particular saw the Valencia native record a strong 7.33 average match rating from SofaScore, a figure only bettered by three of his team-mates from last season.

Previously dubbed “one of the best left-backs in Europe” by Benfica sporting director Tiago Pinto, the La Masia academy product would seemingly be an astute capture for the north Londoners were he to be signed this summer, particularly given the recent injury history of the aforementioned Tierney.

The Scotland international was restricted to just 22 league appearances last term as a result of his frequent stints on the sidelines, with the 25-year-old sadly not a figure who can be relied upon to stay fit for an entire campaign.

In Grimaldo, Arsenal transfer chief Edu could well find the ideal candidate to fill the former Celtic man’s shoes when required and also provide direct competition for the Scot, with a strong understudy needed ahead of a season which will see the Gunners compete on four fronts.

Although it might not be a headline-grabbing addition, the defender’s potential arrival at the Emirates could prove to be one of Edu’s best pieces of business in his current role.

AND, in other news: Arsenal plotting move for £19.8m-rated “assist machine”, could be better than Raphinha

There has been a new development regarding the future of Aston Villa striker, Wesley…

What’s the word?

As per journalist Ashley Preece, the Brazilian marksman is reportedly “in talks” regarding a potential loan move to a European club, as he looks to cut short his temporary stint with Internacional, whom he joined on a year-long loan deal in January.

Writing on Twitter about the 25-year-old’s future, the Villa correspondent revealed a move to Spain could be on the cards for the one-cap brute: “An update on Wesley – almost 12 months since his red card in pre-season vs Stoke – as Brazilian is keen on cutting short Internacional S.C loan to return to Europe. The £22m #avfc striker is in talks with an unnamed Spanish club”.

In his attached piece for Birmingham Live, Preece writes that the former Club Brugge man – who spent the first half of last season back in Belgium – is in discussions regarding a season-long loan move this summer, in order to bring to an end his dismal spell in Brazil.

The 6 foot 4 menace – who has two years left on his contract with the Midlands side – has made just four league starts for the Porto Alegre outfit since joining in the winter window, while he also appears to be surplus to requirements at his parent club.

Supporters will love it

News that Wesley is negotiating another move away from Villa Park will no doubt go down well with the club’s supporters, with most seemingly glad to see him shipped off again following what has been a rather bleak association with the Premier League side.

Despite Steven Gerrard’s reported hunt for a new striking addition, there would be few who would suggest that the £5.4m-rated man should return to the fold, with the player in need of regular game time elsewhere to try and revive his career.

Of course, his Villa woes have largely been down to a horror ACL injury that he suffered back on New Year’s Day in 2020 – just months after joining on a then club-record deal in the summer of 2019 – with that ailment keeping him out for almost 17 months.

That being said, he has hardly shown his worth when he has been fit and available, scoring just six goals in 26 games in all competitions for the club thus far, while also notably getting sent off in a pre-season friendly clash with Stoke City last summer.

The best that Gerrard and co can hope for is for the £46k-per-week man to catch fire this season at whichever new club he joins, with any rejuvenation likely to allow Villa to recoup a larger transfer fee if they are to secure a permanent sale next summer.

It would also ensure the club are not stuck with him at the club after Christmas, with his current deal with Inter set to expire at the end of December.

AND in other news, Lange eyeing Villa move for £30m “goalscoring machine”, he’d be their own Darwin Nunez

Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan has delivered his verdict on Arsenal appointing Jack Wilshere in the coaching setup. 

The lowdown: Prodigal son returns

Signed from the Luton Town academy as a fledgling youngster, the former England star came through the ranks in north London in impressive style and went on to become a star performer under Arsene Wenger.

The 30-year-old spent time on loan at Bolton and Bournemouth during his time with the Gunners, amassing 197 outings for his boyhood club before moving onto pastures new in 2018 following numerous battles with injury.

Since then, Wilshere has spent mixed spells at West Ham, Bournemouth and more recently Danish side Aarhus GF before calling time on his professional career, promptly being appointed as head coach of the Arsenal under-18s earlier this week.

The latest: ‘So invaluable’

Speaking to Football Insider, ex-Leeds United marksman Whelan suggested that the role was perfectly suited for Wilshere’s next step.

The BBC Radio show host said: “I think we knew that his career had come to a halt. He tried different clubs abroad and at home, but it didn’t work out for him.

“I think he’s doing the right thing now by going into the coaching aspect of things and doing so very early on. He’s got real longevity in this side of the game, for me.

“He knows Arsenal, he’s come through the ranks – and whatever advice he offers, people will listen to him because he was a decent player. He was struck down by injury after injury, but his knowledge of the game will still be there.

“His experience will be so invaluable for young players who can look to someone like Wilshere and take pointers from the good and the bad side of the game that he has experienced.”

The verdict: Ideal role model

Fresh out of playing at an elite level, the current crop of Arsenal youngsters would be wise to cling to every word of the 34-cap former England midfielder.

A winner of the Community Shield and two FA Cups during his time with the Gunners, Wilshere boasts a wealth of knowledge, while also facing hardship when it comes to dealing with the adversity of injuries in particular.

Working in the same academy which saw him burst onto the scene as a teenager, the one-time Emirates Stadium idol could be set to play an integral part in the emergence of the next Eddie Nketiah, Bukayo Saka or Charlie Patino in the years to come.

West Ham United are currently in discussions to sign three players as the east Londoners aim to give their full backing to manager David Moyes, according to journalist Jacque Talbot.

The Lowdown: Hammers gear up…

So far, the Hammers have signed Nayef Aguerd, Flynn Downes and Alphonse Areola on a permanent deal and there’s currently no signs of slowing down.

Links are plentiful to top strikers in Chelsea forward Armando Broja and Sassuolo star Gianluca Scamacca while there have been reports of an improved offer to sign Lille starlet Amadou Onana.

West Ham seem eager to strengthen this summer and avoid a repeat of last season, where they narrowly missed out on Europa League football for 2022/2023 on the final match-day.

Moyes may even be aiming to contend for a top-four finish and gift Irons supporters the chance of watching their side compete in the Champions League.

The Latest: Talbot makes triple transfer claim…

According to reporter Talbot, it appears West Ham are in simultaneous talks to sign three players for Moyes.

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Indeed, taking to Twitter, the journalist explains that Scamacca, Broja and Onana are all under discussion.

He explained:

“Told Chelsea Armando Broja is flying back to England for further talks with West Ham about a potential transfer but nothing agreed yet. Deal is at a more advanced stage than Amadou Onana and Gianluca Scamacca but club in discussions with them all.”

The Verdict: Ambitious?

West Ham adopting a scattergun approach to this market could actually be a sign of ambition with club owners GSB and head of recruitment Rob Newman intent on getting deals done.

This may well be a positive for supporters who want to see Moyes’ side maintain their place among the Premier League’s elite, but with just over a month to go until the window shuts, they need to start finalising these moves or they risk being left in a similar situation to January, when time ran out on moves for the likes of Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha.