Rumour Has It: City set to table £75m opening bid for Villa's Grealish

Manchester City are set to officially commence their move for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish with a £75million bid, claim the Daily Mail.

According to the report, Villa will hold out for £100m for their star England international.

Villa have no desire to sell Grealish for anything less and will know Guardiola is keen to secure his services.

Chelsea have opened talks with Sevilla about potentially signing French centre-back Jules Kounde, according to The Guardian. 

The 22-year-old has a release clause worth £68.4m.

Arsenal have approached Inter Milan about star forward Lautaro Martinez, report the Telegraph. 

It is believed the Serie A champions may be willing to sell the Argentina striker for £77m.

Eurosport report West Ham are interested in a move for Manchester United defender Phil Jones, who has struggled with injury in recent times.

Newcastle are closing in on a deal for Arsenal's Joe Willock, and it could be finalised within the next 48 hours after his loan stint last season, claim Mail Online.

Liverpool may sign Wolves' Spanish winger Adama Traore in a cut-price £30m deal, according to the Star.