Manchester United has officially opened talks with Paris St-Germain (PSG) regarding the transfer of Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper. This move comes after an initial enquiry made during the summer transfer window. However, Chelsea and Manchester City are also in the race, keeping the competition intense.

In other transfer news, Newcastle United has added Rodrigo Muniz, the 24-year-old Brazilian forward from Fulham, to their list of potential striker targets. This follows the agreement of Alexander Isak, the 25-year-old Swedish striker, with Liverpool.

Crystal Palace has set a clear price tag for Eberechi Eze, the 27-year-old English attacking midfielder. Arsenal would need to pay at least £35m upfront, with the remaining £67.5m fee to be paid in instalments.

Additionally, Crystal Palace is preparing to offer £27.6m for Yann Bisseck, the 24-year-old German centre-back from Inter Milan, as a potential replacement for Marc Guehi, who has been linked with Liverpool.

Chelsea continues to pursue Alejandro Garnacho, the 21-year-old Argentine winger from Manchester United, who is demanding at least £40m for the transfer.

In the Championship, Sunderland has reached an agreement with NEC Nijmegen to sign Robin Roefs, the 22-year-old Dutch goalkeeper, on a five-year contract.

Lyon has agreed personal terms with Tyler Morton, the 22-year-old English midfielder from Liverpool, though the £8m asking price might pose a challenge.

AS Roma is considering a move for Fabio Silva, the 23-year-old Portuguese forward from Wolves, and is also interested in Claudio Echeverri, the 19-year-old Argentine winger from Manchester City.

Manchester City's Max Alleyne, the 20-year-old English centre-back, could leave on a season-long loan to Watford.

Leo Castledine, the 19-year-old England Under-19 midfielder, is set to join Huddersfield Town on loan from Chelsea.

Rob Holding, the 29-year-old English defender, is expected to leave Crystal Palace on a free transfer to join Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.

Lastly, Middlesbrough has accepted a £20m offer from Ipswich for Hayden Hackney, the 23-year-old England Under-21 midfielder.