Latest transfer news today: Man Utd eye Bournemouth duo as Aston Villa target Emi Martinez replacement

The Premier League rumour mill continues to gather pace as clubs across the division step up their early summer planning.

With recruitment teams assessing potential opportunities and market movements beginning to take shape, several high‑profile names and emerging talents are already attracting attention.

Football Whispers takes a look at some of the biggest stories of the day:

Man Utd eye Bournemouth duo Junior Kroupi and Marcos Sensei

Manchester United are said to be ‘monitoring' AFC Bournemouth duo Eli Junior Kroupi and Marcos Senesi ahead of what is likely to be a busy summer of activity for both clubs.

Reports claim the 19-year-old forward, who scored in both games against the Red Devils, is on the radar of several Premier League sides, including Liverpool and Chelsea.

While the Argentina centre-back is expected to leave the Vitality Stadium following the expiry of his contract, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also keen.

Sensei would be quite the steal on a free transfer, with Kroupi expecting to command a fee in excess of £60 million.

Aston Villa enter James Trafford transfer race

Aston Villa are the latest side to be linked with a move for wantaway Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.

The 23-year-old shot-stopper was only re-signed in a £27 million last summer but quickly lost his place at the Etihad Stadium due to the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, making him likely to be available.

Meanwhile, Emi Martinez's future at Villa Park remains uncertain, so the Midlands outfit could well enter the market for a new no.1, and Trafford fits the bill as a long-term homegrown talent.

Villa are joining a competitive battle for Trafford's signature, with the likes of Spurs, Chelsea and Leeds United all mooted with interest in recent weeks.

Liverpool keen to sign Bazoumana Toure

There will also be plenty of change at Anfield this summer, with long-serving stalwarts Mo Salah and Andy Robertson already confirming their exits.

One name that has started to creep up on Liverpool's wishlist is Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure, who they have been ‘keeping tabs' on for several months.

It's believed that Reds scouts were in attendance when Ivory Coast faced Scotland in Merseyside earlier this month.

The 20-year-old dynamo is under contract at the Bundesliga side until 2029, so he won't come cheap, with early reports suggesting a fee in excess of £40 million.