Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Ivan Toney, Santiago Gimenez, Sofyan Amrabat

Thursday morning's headlines:

Brentford-linked Nicolas Gonzalez signs new Fiorentina contract

Nicolas Gonzalez signs a new contract with Serie A side Fiorentina after rejecting the chance to join Brentford over the summer. Read more.

Roma plotting January move for Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier?

Roma are reportedly showing an interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier when the transfer window opens in January. Read more.

Arsenal eyeing Feyenoord's Gimenez as Toney alternative?

Arsenal reportedly identify Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez as a potential alternative to Brentford forward Ivan Toney. Read more.

Sofyan Amrabat confirms desire to join Manchester United on a permanent basis

Sofyan Amrabat - on loan at Manchester United from Fiorentina - is determined to secure a permanent move to Old Trafford. Read more.

Ousmane Diomande agent addresses Arsenal, Manchester City speculation

Ousmane Diomande "is extremely happy" at Sporting Lisbon amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to the centre-back's agent Luis Cassiano Neves. Read more.

Brentford 'draw up three-man striker shortlist of Ivan Toney replacements'

Brentford reportedly identify three strikers who could replace Ivan Toney, with the Brentford forward attracting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. Read more.

Real Madrid 'join the race for Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams'

Real Madrid join the list of clubs interested in signing Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, according to a report. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'keen to bring Jadon Sancho to Roma'

Roma head coach Jose Mourinho wants his club to sign Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho in January, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal, Chelsea-linked Ollie Watkins 'on verge of new Aston Villa deal'

Ollie Watkins, who is being linked with Arsenal and Chelsea, is reportedly close to penning a new long-term contract at Aston Villa. Read more.

Barcelona 'keen on signing Wilfred Ndidi next year'

Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi is wanted by Barcelona on a free transfer next summer, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'were hours away from signing Sofyan Amrabat'

On-loan Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat was close to joining Liverpool in the final stages of the summer transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta "not thinking at all" about striker signing

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists that the club are "not thinking at all" about signing a new striker in January amid links with Brentford's Ivan Toney. Read more.

Manchester United, Manchester City 'rejected chance to sign Joao Felix'

Former Atletico Madrid winger Paulo Futre claims that Manchester United and Manchester City turned down the chance to sign Joao Felix before his loan move to Barcelona. Read more.