Football gossip: Osimhen, Guimaraes, Grealish, Gakpo, Chavarria

Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs.

Tottenham have made an initial approach worth up to £55m for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, but the Turkish champions are looking for closer to £65m for the Nigerian. (Caught Offside), external

Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, is set to have a medical at Arsenal in a deal that will be worth nearly £80m. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, with Everton and Aston Villa also exploring a bid for the 30-year-old Englishman. (Sun), external

Tottenham have held positive talks with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but the Reds have no intention of selling the 26-year-old Dutchman. (Teamtalk), external

Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, 24, has completed a medical and is set to join Newcastle after the Czech Republic international’s release clause of £25.7m was met. (Mail – subscription required), external

Hull City are close to an agreement to sign Nice striker Mohamed-Ali Cho, 22, with a transfer fee of about £17m set to secure the French forward. (L’, externalEquipe), external

Chelsea have submitted an improved offer for left-back Pep Chavarria, 28, after Rayo Vallecano responded to the Blues’ opening bid of £12.8m by asking for £21.4m for the Spaniard. (Teamtalk), external

Hull City are close to signing Australia defender Lucas Herrington, 18, from MLS side Colorado Rapids for £17m. (Sun), external

Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Garcia, 22, and Cesar Palacios, 21, have been having medicals with Fulham after an agreement over permanent moves for the Spanish striker and midfielder were agreed. (Sky Sports), external

Hull City are set to beat Rangers and Cardiff City to sign Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, 20, from Tromso. (Mail – subscription required), external