Latest transfer news today: Spurs now ‘monitoring’ Vicario replacement as Chelsea scout £69m defender

Premier League teams continue to weigh up early summer transfer decisions, with fresh negotiations and opportunities now beginning to emerge.

As ever, the rumour mill continues to deliver fresh twists and speculation, with interest building for when the window opens.

Football Whispers takes a look at the biggest headlines of the day:

Tottenham eye James Trafford as Guglielmo Vicario replacement

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to join the race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, as speculation continues to grow over his future at the Etihad Stadium.

According to reports, Spurs are ‘monitoring' the Englishman's situation, with their current no.1 Guglielmo Vicario expected to leave for the Serie A this summer.

Should he depart, the 23-year-old has emerged a likely target, though it's thought that Newcastle United are the side currently in the driving seat for his signature.

Aston Villa are also mooted with interest, though it currently remains to be seen if City will sanction an exit for the £27 million shot-stopper.

Liverpool now monitoring Marco Palestra ahead of summer

Liverpool are the latest team to be linked with a move for Marco Palestra, who has emerged as one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe.

Reports suggest the Reds are now in the mix for the versatile 21-year-old defender amid his impressive form on loan at Cagliari.

The Atalanta right-back, who can also play on the left, is expected to command a fee in the region of £40 million.

Premier League rivals Newcastle are another team to have scouted Palestra in person, with the likes of Arsenal, City and Chelsea also thought to be in the race.

Chelsea looking to sign Sporting midfielder Maxi Araujo

Chelsea are among the clubs that scouted Maxi Araujo in the Champions League this week, with the adaptable midfielder in action during Sporting CP's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

The Blues are said to be eyeing reinforcements at left-back and the Uruguay international, who has provided ten goal contributions, has often operated there this season.

Araujo has a £69 million release clause, but it is believed he could be sold for around half that, per reports.

At 26, the Sporting star is at the peak of his career, so it seems likely that a move to the Premier League is on the cards, with Spurs also keeping tabs.