Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip

Al-Hilal representatives have engaged in discussions with England star Harry Kane, 33, and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, 29, regarding potential transfer moves. The Saudi Pro League club is exploring the possibility of signing the Bayern Munich forward and Villa's English international. Newcastle United have initiated exploratory talks with Manchester City over a possible acquisition of Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 24, while Sunderland's £25.7 million bid for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, 20, faces uncertainty due to medical concerns.

Coventry's £8.5 million offer for England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 30, has been denied by AC Milan, and Real Sociedad has shown interest in West Ham's Edson Alvarez, 28, after Ajax's interest waned. Ipswich's £30 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios, 27, has been rejected for a second time. Tottenham is considering a move for Paris St-Germain's Illia Zabarnyi, 23, following the sale of Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool is still a target for Inter Milan, who believe a £29 million bid will be successful. Wolves have shown interest in Brighton's Amario Cozier-Duberry, 21, with Rangers and Bolton also expressing interest. Malaga is pursuing English winger Ryan Kent, 29, following his departure from Seattle Sounders.