Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone - Tuesday's gossip

Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France's Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.

Manchester United lead the chase for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, but face competition for his signature from Arsenal. (L'Equipe - in French), external

The Gunners have also revived their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad, with the 23-year-old believed to have a £77m release clause. (Teamtalk), external

West Ham have rejected a second offer from Roma for Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville and the Italian club, whose first bid was 46m euros (£39m), are working on a final proposal for the 24-year-old. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian) , external

Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Summerville as they look to replace 23-year-old England attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is set to join Chelsea. (Talksport), external

Barcelona have set up a meeting with 26-year-old forward Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's winner in the World Cup final against Argentina, to find out what his plans are with one year left on his contract and interest from Paris St-Germain. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Ipswich Town have agreed a deal to sign 29-year-old Morocco centre-back Issa Diop from Fulham for about 10m euros (£8.5m). (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Newcastle and Leeds are among the Premier League clubs weighing up a move for FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju, 22, with the Danish club seeking in excess of £21m for the Guinea-Bissau international. (Teamtalk), external

AC Milan have identified young Genk winger Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, as their next summer transfer target but may have to sell Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 27, to fund the move. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Brighton have reportedly turned down a £5m offer for 21-year-old winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, who has been linked with West Ham after impressing on loan with Bolton last season. (The Athletic - via subscription, external)

Middlesbrough are leading the race for 21-year-old Tottenham and England youth international forward Will Lankshear, who is set to cost more than £10m. (TeamTalk, external)

Boro and Norwich are set to go head-to-head for 26-year-old defensive midfielder Balthazar Pierret, who plays for French Ligue 2 club Red Star (Sky Sports - in French, external)

Sheffield United are leading Derby and Middlesbrough in the race to sign former Rangers and Wales winger Rabbi Matondo, 25, who has been training with the Blades following his release by Norwegian side SK Brann. (Sheffield Star, external)

The Blades could be priced out of a move for former loan star Harry Souttar, with Leicester said to value the 27-year-old Australia World Cup skipper at £10m. (Sheffield Star, external)

League One new boys Notts County are in pole position to sign Southend midfielder Leon Chambers-Parillon, 24, with Mansfield and Chesterfield also in the hunt. (Pete O'Rourke, external)