Transfer rumours round-up: De Paul rejects Tottenham, Newcastle drop interest in Diaby and Isak

By Shamanth Jayaram

A round-up of all the latest transfer news from around Europe featuring Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Arsenal and a bunch of other clubs.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has rejected approaches from a number of clubs in Europe including Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine, signed by Diego Simeone for £30 million last year (Goal), wants to stay in the Spanish capital. (TuttoMercatoWeb)

Arsenal are now discussing personal terms with Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko. Negotiations with the Premier League champions are progressing well, with Mikel Arteta really pushing to get this deal over the line. (Fabrizio Romano)

West Ham United have been linked with a move to sign Adama Traore from Wolves this summer. The Spaniard, who has returned from his loan spell at Barcelona, will reportedly be available for just £10 million in this window. (Express and Star)

After a long saga, Newcastle United appear to have missed out on the signing of Hugo Ekitike. The young French striker has apparently signed a five-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain. (Fabrizio Romano)

Transfer latest: Moussa Diaby, Duvan Zapata, William Saliba and more

Newcastle United have shelved their plans to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby and Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak this summer. The Magpies wanted both players, but they’ve been deemed too expensive. (Northern Echo)

After dropping their interest in Diaby and Isak, Newcastle are now hoping to open talks with Atalanta to sign Duvan Zapata. Eddie Howe’s side could seal a deal for a fee in the region of £20 million. (Northern Echo)

Arsenal defender William Saliba has been heavily linked with a return to Marseille, the French club where he spent the whole of last season on loan. However, the 21-year-old has now come out and claimed that his “plan is to fight and work with the team” at the Emirates. (Arsenal.com)

West Ham United are close to signing Sassuolo star Gianluca Scamacca. The Italian outfit have accepted an offer from the Hammers, and the striker has reportedly said ‘yes’ to a move as well. (Alfredo Pedulla)

Newcastle defender Javier Manquillo wants to stay and fight for his place at St James’ Park. Clubs in Spain are reportedly keen to sign him, but he’s now willing to ignore those offers to remain at the club. (Chronicle)

And finally, if Arsenal sign Zinchenko from Manchester City, Mikel Arteta will allow Nuno Tavares to go out on loan. The Portuguese full-back is wanted by a number of clubs, including Marseille, who have already held talks over a move with the Gunners. (Goal)