Swansea City manager Paul Clement is hopeful the future of Gylfi Sigurdsson will be decided "in the next couple of days".
The Iceland midfielder is wanted by Everton, who have had a bid of £40m rejected, although Clement says Swansea may be open to a cash plus player deal from the Toffees "for the right player".
Sigurdsson was training with Swansea at Liberty Stadium on Wednesday but will miss Saturday's friendly with Sampdoria regardless of whether he is sold or not before then.
Captain Phil Jagielka revealed he is determined to be part of an exciting Everton side bidding to “create special memories” after signing a one-year contract extension with the Club until the summer of 2019.
- According to French outlet, Le10 Sport, Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has opted to stay at the club for the forthcoming league campaign. The Liverpool Echo report Ronald Koeman still wants a new striker despite the emergence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
- 4th Official again link Everton with Lazio's 23 year old Dutch defender, Wesley Hoedt and Borussia Dortmund winger Emre Mor.
- The Liverpool Echo says Ronald Koeman is 'hoping for good news' from the Everton Board regarding the pursuit of Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.
- The Daily Mail suggests Brighton are prepared to pay no more than £6m for Everton outcast Oumar Niasse.
- The Mail also says Newcastle United are keen on Everton midfielder Ross Barkley but will have trouble financing the deal