Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip

Manchester City are reportedly investigating a transfer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, while Liverpool and Arsenal are considering moves for different midfielders. Arsenal is said to be competing with Manchester United over 21-year-old Italian striker Pio Esposito, valued at £73 million by Inter Milan. Meanwhile, Liverpool has had initial discussions with Paris St-Germain regarding France forward Bradley Barcola, but there appears to be a considerable difference in their appraisal of the 23-year-old.

Following their unsuccessful pursuit of Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, 26, Arsenal has three additional targets: Barcola, Atletico Madrid's Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, and Everton's Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye, 26. Newcastle has informed Manchester United that England full-back Lewis Hall, 21, is not available for sale this summer after rejecting their initial inquiry.

Aston Villa's England defender Ezri Konsa's teammates are growing increasingly convinced that he may depart to Arsenal. Liverpool is not pursuing a transfer for Tottenham's Argentina center-back Cristian Romero, 28. Newcastle is interested in Marseille's Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 31, while Napoli is exploring a loan deal for Chelsea and France center-back Benoit Badiashile, 25.

Napoli also aims to strengthen their attacking lineup by potentially signing Arsenal and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 29. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle is expected to decide on Jacob Murphy's future soon, with Everton reportedly expressing interest in the 31-year-old English winger.