Arsenal continue Alvarez pursuit - Friday's gossip

Arsenal are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26, who is keen to move away from Atletico Madrid . (Mail) , external

Manchester City have identified attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, 26, as a potential target but Everton club value the Senegal international at around £80m. (Guardian) , external

Aston Villa have made direct contact with AC Milan and Portugal winger Rafael Leao, 27, as they try to beat Galatasaray in the race to sign him. (Fabrizio Romano) , external