TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Everton eye bold nosedive for PSG outcast Hugo Ekitike, Barcelona REFUSES to give up Bernardo Silva and Napoli are locked in talks over huge new deal for Victor Osimhen

The start of the season in Europe’s top five leagues is fast approaching – but many managers are short of the players they are looking for in an attempt to achieve success.

Lots of movement is still expected – despite the millions already spent this summer – with teams vying for the championship, as well as teams expected to struggle at the bottom to plan further business.

Bayern Munich remain locked in landing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur, while Manchester United are expected to get a few more through the door as they clear out some of their fringe stars.

Manchester City could look one in, one out in midfield with keen interest in West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta, while there is a sense PSG are in sell mode after five players were brutally told they were surplus to requirements in the French capital.

Here, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and transfer gossip on Thursday.

Everton have made a bid for PSG striker Hugo Ekitike, with the young attacker deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Luis Enrique. (Sky Sports)

Barcelona refuse to give up on Bernardo Silva’s arrival this summer and are working ‘around the clock’ to sign the Manchester City midfielder. (Mundo Deportivo)

Chelsea prepared to sack Kepa Arrizabalaga after finalizing the deal with Robert Sanchez amid interest from Bayern Munich – as German champions on loan with an option to buy. (Mail)

Burnley have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign midfielder Aaron Ramsey, in a deal worth around £14 million plus add-ons. There is expected to be a buyback clause. (The athletic)

Napoli remain in talks to give star player Victor Osimhen a new mega contract in a bid to fend off offers of more than £100 million from Saudi Arabia. (Sky Sports Italy)

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta is keen to join Manchester City after a £70m bid for the Brazilian, but West Ham are desperate to keep him this summer. (Mail)

Paris Saint-Germain’s desire to move away from Neymar could lead club and player to reach an agreement to terminate his contract, which runs until 2027.UOL Esporte – in Portuguese)

Manchester United listen to Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard as the Red Devils look for a Harry Maguire replacement, with the centre-back headed to West Ham. (Mail)

Sofyan Amrabat is another target for United and Erik ten Hag, but the Moroccan midfielder is leaning towards a move to Atletico Madrid. (SPORT)

Brighton striker Julio Enciso has attracted the attention of Italian champions Napoli this summer, who are plotting a raid on the south coast club. (Telegraph)

Leeds winger Willy Gnonto asked to be left out of the squad for their Carabao Cup victory over Shrewsbury Town as he seeks a move from Elland Road – but the Championship so far remain adamant that they don’t want to sell. (Mail)