Football gossip: Elanga, Rodrygo, Asensio, Mbeumo, Martinelli, Kuhn, Dumfries

Newcastle United close in on a move for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, Real Madrid open to selling Rodrygo and AC Milan among clubs interested in Marco Asensio.

Newcastle have made an improved £55m offer for Sweden winger Anthony Elanga, 23, and are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Nottingham Forest. (Mail), external

Real Madrid and manager Xabi Alonso are in agreement over the sale of Brazil forward Rodrygo, who has been linked with Arsenal, if a suitable offer is made for the 24-year-old. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Fenerbahce have made a 15m euros (£12.9m) offer for Paris St-Germain forward Marco Asensio but the 29-year-old is waiting on other options to emerge, with AC Milan and Villarreal interested in the Spain international. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Brentford are refusing to lower their asking price of at least £63m for Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo and, if a deal for the 25-year-old cannot be agreed with Manchester United, they will expect the forward to report for pre-season training on Monday. (Standard), external

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