TRANSFER GOSSIP: West Ham identify Bayer Leverkusen duo Jonathan Tah and Odilon Kossounou as Harry Maguire alternatives, while Bayern Munich plot move for Man City’s Stefan Ortega

TRANSFER GOSSIP: West Ham identify Bayer Leverkusen duo Jonathan Tah and Odilon Kossounou as Harry Maguire alternatives as Bayern Munich make plans for Man City’s Stefan Ortega

There has been a flurry of activity in the transfer market lately and things are showing no signs of slowing down with just over two weeks left.

Chelsea have announced the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £115 million and Romeo Lavia looks set to follow him through the door at Stamford Bridge.

There are still deals to be struck across Europe, and many clubs are desperate to raise funds for the long season ahead.

Who are the big names that could move this week?

Here, Mail sports checks out the latest news and transfer gossip on Tuesday.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah as a possible alternative to Harry Maguire

West Ham are considering Bayer Leverkusen duo Jonathan Tah and Odilon Kossounou if a Harry Maguire transfer falls through. (Guardian)

Liverpool are on the verge of missing out on another key midfield target with Southampton teenager Romeo Lavia set to follow Moises Caicedo to Chelsea. (Email Sports)

Bayern Munich have identified a surprising target in Manchester City’s back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, as Manuel Neuer continues to struggle to bounce back from injury. (Image)

Everton are considering a move for Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to serve as backup to Jordan Pickford at Goodison Park. (The sun)

Newcastle United are keen to sign Chelsea left-back Lewis Hall ahead of Crystal Palace competition. Hall was expected to sign a six-year contract with Chelsea before going on loan to Palace, but Newcastle are open to buying the 18-year-old. (Email Sports)

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Manchester City's back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is a surprise target for Bayern Munich

Manchester City’s back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is a surprise target for Bayern Munich

Former Stoke and West Ham player Marko Arnautovic returns to Inter Milan. Arnautovic’s current club Bologna reached an £8.6 million deal with Inter. (Fabrizio Romano)

Harry Maguire’s move from Manchester United to West Ham has stalled as United look for a replacement. United staff had a meeting on Saturday to discuss Financial Fair Play restrictions surrounding their transfer matters. (Mailsport)

Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelian Tchouameni has no plans to join Liverpool this summer as their hunt for a No. 6 continues. (The athletic)

West Ham, Inter Milan and Fenerbahçe are interested in transferring Anthony Martial if he leaves Manchester United this window. (Mirror)

Barring any last-minute changes, Joao Cancelo will be joining Barcelona this summer from Manchester City as Xavi is a huge admirer of the Portuguese star. (Sport)


TRANSFER GOSSIP West Ham identify Bayer Leverkusen duo Jonathan Tah and

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