Transfer rumours: Gerrard, Benitez, Messi, Sterling, Kane, Kounde, Lukaku

Everton will consider Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and his former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez as possible successors to Carlo Ancelotti. (Athletic, subscription required), external

Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the Anfield club's former manager Benitez is an ideal choice to take over at Goodison Park. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Everton are also lining up former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager. (Talksport), external

However, Nuno is the favourite to take over at Crystal Palace after three days of talks with the Premier League club. (Sky Sports), external

Everton will wait until a new manager is in place before deciding the future of Moise Kean, with Paris St-Germain hoping to sign the 21-year-old Italy forward on another season-long loan. (Journalist Fabrizio Romano on Twitter), external

Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 33, is close to agreeing a two-year deal to remain at Barcelona. (AS - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Manchester City's England winger Raheem Sterling, 26, in a deal that could stop England striker Harry Kane, 27, joining City from Tottenham. (Sun), external

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy remains hopeful of being able to persuade Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino to return to the club. (Mirror) , external

However, PSG are confident the Argentine will stay in the French capital and have triggered a 12-month extension in his contract. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United are facing competition for the signature of Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as Barcelona are now also keen on a move for the 22-year-old France centre-back. (Mundo Deportivo), external

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 25, from Ajax, potentially for only £1.7m. (NOS - in Dutch), external

The Gunners are also considering a move to sign Belgium Under-21 midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, 21, from Anderlecht. (Sun), external

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is personally driving the push to bring Inter Milan's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 28, back to the club. (Eurosport), external

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will be given up to £200m to spend this summer. (Metro), external

Barcelona's Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic, 31, wants to return to Juventus. (Tuttosport), external

New Roma coach Jose Mourinho will look to sign AC Milan's Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 22, who is set to become a free agent. (Mirror), external

Leicester City's deal for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare, 22, could be completed sooner than anticipated after France Under-21s were knocked out of the European Championship. (Leicester Mercury), external

Brighton are preparing a new bid for Argentine winger Alan Velasco after Independiente rejected a £6m offer for the 18-year-old, who has also attracted interest from Newcastle United. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United are eyeing a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves, 22. (Record - via Star), external

Leeds United will explore alternative targets after being left frustrated by Stade Brest's asking price for French left-back Romain Perraud, 23. (Football Insider), external

Sunderland want to sign Wolves defender Dion Sanderson on a permanent deal after the 21-year-old Englishman impressed on loan last season. (Mail), external