​Arsenal are pushing to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, before pre-season starts. Aston Villa are close to finalising a deal for Freiburg and Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, 20, who had been set to join Newcastle. Pep Guardiola, the former Manchester City manager for Spain at 57, is among the shortlists to take the Italy manager role after Paolo Maldini was named the country’s technical director. Bayern Munich remain confident they will secure a new long-term contract for England striker Harry Kane, 32, despite interest from top clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid. Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic, 23, continues to attract Premier League interest with Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, and Bournemouth among the clubs keen on him. Chelsea are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, as Liverpool and Manchester United have cooled their pursuit of the 22-year-old. Roma are targeting 22-year-old Chelsea and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho and are also eyeing Belgium winger Diego Moreira, 21, from Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg. Manchester United’s Czech goalkeeper Radek Vitek, 22, is a target for Celtic after a string of impressive loan performances at Bristol City last season. Atalanta have opened talks with Ederson about extending his contract after a deal to move to Manchester United collapsed, while Newcastle remain interested in the 27-year-old Brazil midfielder. Sunderland are looking to sign Roma’s 23-year-old Argentinian winger Matias Soule as their first summer acquisition, with a valuation around €35m (£30m). Newcastle have held discussions with Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, as they seek a new primary shot-stopper. Tottenham and Newcastle both show interest in Manchester City’s 27-year-old Egypt midfielder Omar Marmoush. Reports suggest Manchester United and Liverpool are pursuing Gomes.