Norwich City are on the verge of a deal to sign Mattia Destro on loan from Roma, though Bologna are interested in the Italy forward. The 24-year-old scored 13 goals two seasons ago, leading to interest from Chelsea and Wolfsburg, but he joined AC Milan on loan last season.

• Manchester City, who are trying to sign Nicolás Otamendi from Valencia, may allow Jason Denayer, also a defender, to leave on loan. Denayer’s agent, Jesse De Preter, said that his client has been assured that he will play but may explore his options if he does not. “If he sits on the bench or the stands, he leaves. That’s an agreement we have with the club,” said De Preter.

City could allow Rony Lopes, the