Everton are braced for another Chelsea bid for John Stones of around £30million but are prepared to dig in their heels.

They have discussed potential deals for Celtic's Virgil van Dijk, Swansea's Ashley Williams and Jonny Evans of Manchester United but they are not dependent on Stones's departure.

Manchester City and Manchester United both admire Stones but have yet to make an approach to Everton for the 21-year-old.

Everton are braced for another Chelsea bid for John Stones of around £30million

Roberto Martinez is considering making a swoop for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk (pictured)

Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah has completed his medical ahead of his proposed move to Roma.

Meanwhile, the Toffees are exploring a deal for River Plate's teenage midfielder Tomas Andrade.

The 19-year-old was outstanding for the Argentines during the recent Dallas Cup tournament and was man of the match in River Plate's 3-1 win over their Everton counterparts.

Club staff raved about the midfielder and Roberto Martinez is trying to arrange a deal.

Mohamed Salah arrives at Fiumicino airport in Rome on Wednesday evening ahead of his move to Roma

Predominantly left-footed, Andrade has already been targeted by Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in recent seasons after his performances for Argentina at the U17 World Cup 18 months ago but so far he's resisted and stayed in Argentina.

He has been compared in style to former Argentina playmaker Juan Riquelme and lists the former Villarreal midfielder as one of his idols.

Everton also remain keen on Fulham's Moussa Dembele but need experience too for the first team.

Paris Saint-Germain believe they have an accord with Manchester United over the sale of Angel di Maria for £44.2m.

The Argentina international is understood to be heading to Paris ahead of his presentation next week once the deal is signed off. United will also receive bonus payments should PSG win the Champions League.

Real Madrid are ready to offer £25m for David de Gea in a bid to push through his transfer before the end of the window.

United are happy to let reserve keeper Sam Johnstone join Preston on loan for next season.

PSG believe they have an accord with Manchester United over the sale of Angel di Maria at £44.2m

Sunderland, Everton, West Brom and Fulham have asked about PSG forward Jean-Christophe Bahebeck.

The 22-year-old came on for the last 20 minutes of PSG's 2-0 friendly win over Manchester United in Chicago on Wednesday and is available on loan.

Representative Mark McKay of ExcelFoot said: 'He's a great talent but PSG are willing to allow him out on loan so that he can get more games and greater experience. He has stood out against some of the best young players in Europe and his pace would be a threat in the Premier League.'

He was top scorer at the Toulon tournament in 2014 with four goals for France and drew attention from Arsenal, Tottenham and Real Sociedad.

Sunderland may offload Will Buckley to help offset further spending with Leeds United among those who are keen.

Sunderland, Everton, West Brom and Fulham have asked about PSG forward Jean-Christophe Bahebeck

Aston Villa hope to finalise a £6m deal for Rudy Gestede on Friday.

The deal has been mooted for a few weeks and Villa's offer was in at the weekend. However, the deal was off at one stage on Wednesday yet later revived.

Blackburn have confirmed that the striker has opened discussions with Villa and a deal should be finalised on Friday once the player has his medical.

Manager Tim Sherwood wants four strikers and, following the departure of Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann this summer. He has signed Jordan Ayew from Lorient and is advancing talks with Tottenham over a loan for Emmanuel Adebayor.

Aston Villa hope to finalise a £6million deal for Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede on Friday

Gestede was outstanding for Blackburn last season scoring 22 goals in 44 games and was considered by West Brom, Hull, Crystal Palace and QPR in January.

The 26-year-old was discussed by Watford also this summer but they never came forward with a formal offer.

Blackburn value the Benin international at £8m but Villa are looking at a compromise and may allow some of their younger players to join Blackburn on loan as part of the deal.

Gestede was considered by West Bromwich Albion, Hull City, Crystal Palace and QPR in January

Villa are still struggling to agree a fee with Burnley for defender Nathan Baker. Burnley want to pay £2m and Villa want £3m.

Former Blackburn midfielder David Dunn, meanwhile, has signed for League One Oldham Athletic.

Middlesbrough are still keen on Gestede's strike partner Jordan Rhodes and are ready to make another bid of £12m plus add-ons.

West Brom remain in talks with Liverpool over signing England striker Rickie Lambert for £3m and hope to have the deal wrapped up next week.

Lambert, 33, has failed to get the run of games he hoped for at Liverpool and is reluctantly looking to move on.

Liverpool are looking to claw back some money after their summer spending spree with Lazio now considering Mario Balotelli and Torino once again evaluating Fabio Borini. Balotelli, who has been discussed by Bologna and Sampdoria, has been offered to Lazio on an initial loan.

The Champions League qualifiers have also spoken about Borini but a move for Balotelli has been suggested as a £2m loan fee with view to a permanent deal.

West Brom remain in talks with Liverpool over signing England striker Rickie Lambert (left) for £3million

Liverpool have yet to confirm reports out of Barcelona on Thursday morning that they are in discussions over a deal for Adama Traore.

The Barcelona B starlet has been a target for Everton, Stoke and Monaco.

Meanwhile, Liverpool target Lucas Digne is wanted by Roma. The PSG full back is keen to link up with Roma coach Rudi Garcia.

Valenciennes right back Angelo Fulgini, 18, who was due to attend a trial at Liverpool, has signed a professional contract with the second division French club.

Celtic forward Anthony Stokes is wanted by Sheffield Wednesday.

The 26-year-old was told by manager Ronny Deila that he would not figure in Wednesday night's Champions League qualifier against Qarabag and is ready to quit the club.

Stokes scored 21 goals in 47 appearances during Neil Lennon's last season as boss but has failed to fit in with Deila's plans.

26-year-old Celtic forward Anthony Stokes is wanted by Sheffield Wednesday

He had spells in England with Arsenal, Sunderland, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace before moving to Scotland with Hibs then joining Celtic where he has scored 76 goals in 191 appearances.

There has been interest from Leeds United and Cardiff also and sides in the MLS and Republic of Ireland international Stokes is keen to push a move through.

Tottenham are ready to step up interest in Stuttgart striker Timo Werner.

Werner, 19, is regarded as one of the best young prospects in Germany and Mauricio Pochettino wants to add pace and youth to his squad to fit in with his high-tempo and pressing ideals.

Werner excelled at youth level for club and country but scored just three goals in 18 appearances for Stuttgart last season. However, Tottenham believe he is worth the gamble after head of recruitment Paul Mitchell ran the rule over the player again last week.

Tottenham are ready to step up interest in 19-year-old Stuttgart striker Timo Werner

Arsenal have signed 17-year-old midfielder Ismael Bennacer from Arles Avignon and are looking at Benfica's goalkeeper Joao Virginia.

Where Bennacer had been expected to join Manchester City, it was anticipated the 15-year-old Virginia would join Manchester United.

Virginia, who only turned 15 in July, has been capped by Portugal at U16 level, stands at 6ft 1in and had impressed on trial at United.

Arsenal have signed 17-year-old midfielder Ismael Bennacer (left) from Arles Avignon

West Brom record signing Brown Ideye is wanted by Trabzonspor but is keen to stay at The Hawthorns for another season.

The 26-year-old joined last summer for £10m from Dynamo Kiev and despite a poor start is enjoying life under Tony Pulis.

His representative Hootan Ahmadi said: 'We have heard rumours of interest but as yet no-one has made any approach and West Brom have not informed us of any. Brown is happy at West Brom and is enjoying his football at the moment.'

West Brom record signing Brown Ideye is wanted by Trabzonspor but is keen to stay at the Hawthorns

Hugo Rodallega, the former Fulham and Wigan forward, has joined little-known Turkish Super Lig club Akhisar Belediyespor.

The Colombia international turned down offers from the MLS and has signed a two-year deal after his contract with Fulham expired.

Leicester City full back Paul Konchesky is looking for a new club after Claudio Ranieri confirmed he was not in his plans. The 34-year-old sat out Wednesday's friendly with Rotherham and has not featured in any other pre-season games or the club's training camp in Austria.

Konchesky has been nursing a shin injury but is keen to play regularly. Meanwhile, Inter Milan midfielder Alessandro Cannataro, 20, is training with Leicester with a view to joining the club.

Leicester remain in negotiations with Internacional over a deal for Chile midfielder Charles Aranguiz. Club scouts also watched Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu score for Chelsea U21s in their 5-1 friendly win over Aldershot Town on Wednesday.