Newcastle United have identified Giorgio Scalvini, the 21-year-old Atalanta centre-back, as their top defensive transfer target. The Magpies are reportedly prepared to spend around £30 million to secure the services of the Italian international. (Times - subscription required)

Meanwhile, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has set a tight deadline of less than two weeks for the club to finalize a deal for Viktor Gyokeres, the 27-year-old Swedish striker from Sporting. Other potential targets include RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. (Mirror)

Barcelona is also making moves in the transfer market, planning a fresh approach for Liverpool's Colombian winger Luis Diaz after their initial target, Nico Williams, renewed his contract with Athletic Bilbao. (Fabrizio Romano)

In other news, Idrissa Gueye, the 35-year-old Senegalese midfielder, has signed a new one-year deal with Everton, with an option for an additional year. (Footmercato - in French)

Tottenham is showing interest in Koni de Winter, the 23-year-old Belgian centre-back from Genoa, valued at £21.5 million. (Talksport)

Napoli is considering competing with Manchester United and Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah for Moise Kean, the 25-year-old Italian striker from Fiorentina, whose release clause of €52 million (£45 million) expires on July 15. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Burnley and Crystal Palace are among the Premier League clubs interested in Jens Cajuste, the 25-year-old Swedish midfielder from Napoli, who spent last season on loan at Ipswich Town. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace has also made an offer to sign Borna Sosa, the 27-year-old Croatian left-back from Ajax, as they look to add depth to their squad. (Athletic - subscription required)

Lastly, Inter Miami remains in talks with Lionel Messi over an extension to his current contract, which expires at the end of 2025. (ESPN)