Former Chelsea and Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas has been approached over replacing Zidane at Real Madrid

AVB was sacked from both Premier League jobs at Chelsea and Spurs. Credit: PA

Real Madrid have made contact with former Chelsea and Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas in a somewhat surprising move over filling their vacant managerial position. (RMC Sport - in French)

Liverpool are unlikely to make an approach to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson, from Roma after they were quoted a price they did not deem value for money. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho still wants one more signing before the World Cup kicks off and could look to Tottenham's £50m-rated Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld. (Sun)

In demand, Italy midfielder Jorginho, has insisted he is happy to remain at Napoli but a move to Manchester City is an "opportunity of a lifetime" for the player, according to his agent. (TuttoMercatoWeb via Four Four Two)

Arsenal are in talks to sign Sampdoria's £22m defensive midfielder Lucas Torreira, who is playing for Uruguay at the World Cup. (Mail)

Fiorentina have increased the asking price of exciting Italian international midfielder Federico Chiesa, to £62m - amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Talksport)