Transfer Updates: Christensen, Inacio, Scalvini, Benzema, Lokonga, Marmoush, and More

Andreas Christensen, the former Chelsea centre-back now at Barcelona, has attracted offers from top Premier League clubs after falling down the pecking order at the Spanish club. His availability is rumored to be at £51 million.

Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United all considered triggering the £51 million release clause of Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio but ultimately decided against it before the transfer window closed.

Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta is a defender who may be heading to England, with Manchester City and Chelsea competing with Manchester United for his signature.

Karim Benzema is set to have discussions with Al Ittihad officials after a transfer window where he was linked with a return to Europe. The Saudi Pro League club is eager for the 36-year-old French striker to stay.

Arsenal is contemplating bringing midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga back into their squad for the next season, impressed by his performances during his loan spell at Luton Town.

Arsenal is also eyeing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, who has seven Bundesliga goals to his name this season.

Barcelona is looking to acquire a new defensive midfielder during the summer transfer window, and Everton’s Amadou Onana has caught their attention.

Real Madrid turned down the opportunity to re-sign centre-back Raphael Varane from Manchester United in a late move.

Luka Modric is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer, with the club unlikely to offer him a contract extension.

Chelsea was contacted by the agent of Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen on Deadline Day as they prepared to send Armando Broja on loan to Fulham.

Tottenham is planning to find a new striker during the summer transfer window to replace Harry Kane.

Atletico Madrid and Juventus are exploring summer moves for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, formerly of Everton.