Transfer Updates: Curtis Jones, Julian Álvarez, Camavinga, Benzema, Others

Inter Milan are in transfer talks with Liverpool over a potential loan move for Curtis Jones, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, who said the deal is expected to include an option to buy the 25-year-old England midfielder.

Arsenal could be preparing a bold approach for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Álvarez. Teamtalk claims the Gunners may offer Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli as part of a package to land the 25-year-old Argentina international.

The North London club are also close to offloading Oleksandr Zinchenko. The Athletic reports Arsenal are nearing an agreement with Ajax for the 29-year-old Ukraine defender, who has struggled for consistent game time since joining Nottingham Forest on loan last summer.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are exploring a move for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Florian Plettenberg says the Bundesliga-born shot-stopper, whose contract expires in the summer, is under consideration.

Forest are also monitoring Everton midfielder Dwight McNeil. Sky Sports notes the Toffees’ difficulty in finding a replacement could complicate any potential transfer deal for the 26-year-old England international.

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is expected to remain at Old Trafford for the rest of the season. The Sun reports the Dutch striker wants to stay put despite ongoing transfer interest from Roma and other Italian clubs.

Across Europe, several giants are tracking River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero. El Crack Deportivo claims Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Strasbourg are all monitoring the 22-year-old, who reportedly has an £86m release clause.

Real Madrid could be ready to part ways with Eduardo Camavinga. Fichajes reports Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on the 23-year-old France midfielder as Los Blancos weigh up a potential sale.

Aston Villa have received a loan bid from Hoffenheim for Scotland Under-21 striker Rory Wilson. Sky Sports says the Bundesliga side are pushing to bring in the 20-year-old for the remainder of the season.

Wolves are considering a move for Torino forward Che Adams. Talksport reports the 29-year-old Scotland international, who joined the Italian club after leaving Southampton, is on the Premier League side’s radar.

Karim Benzema could be set for a return to Europe or a switch to Major League Soccer. ESPN reports talks over a new contract in Saudi Arabia have stalled, with the 38-year-old expected to leave Al-Ittihad when his deal expires in June.

Manchester City are also reviewing the future of Sverre Nypan. The Manchester Evening News claims the Premier League champions are considering recalling the 19-year-old Norwegian midfielder from his loan spell at Middlesbrough.

Barcelona are planning a summer transfer move for Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez. Fichajes reports the Catalan giants are targeting the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back as part of their long-term defensive plans.