Manchester United do not wish to allow Jonny Evans to leave until they have another centre back lined up.

Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is still keen to make a breakthrough in talks for Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos but is unlikely to pursue Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia despite being offered the Argentine.

Valencia need money to help fund the rebuilding of their stadium and see £36m-rated Otamendi as their best chance of raising it. Manchester City have also been approached about buying the 27-year-old, who partnered Eliaquim Mangala at Porto.

Jonny Evans has been linked with West Brom and Everton but Manchester United won't let him leave yet

Louis van Gaal (l) is still hopeful of securing a deal for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos (r) this summer

United are unlikely to pursue Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi, who is a Manchester City target

United want Ramos and another goalkeeper while Barcelona expect a United bid for Pedro over the coming days.

Much will depend on how Angel di Maria responds to talks with Louis van Gaal about his future when he joins up with United's tour group this week.

Should the Argentina international express a desire to go then United may signal his sale. PSG remain the frontrunners but know United will demand around £52million.

Pedro is an option for United as Van Gaal hinted at a possible 'surprise' but Javier Hernandez will get a chance which has put his proposed move away on hold.

Free agent Sergio Romero remains the most likely goalkeeper to arrive although no bids have been received yet for wantaway stopper Victor Valdes.

Ajax's Jasper Cillessen, as reported by Sportsmail in May, remains a prominent candidate to replace David de Gea should he go.

Northern Ireland international Evans, meanwhile, is attracting interest although no bids have yet been placed.

As Sportsmail reported, there have been enquiries from West Brom and Everton, although West Brom were surprised by United's initial valuation of £10million.

Barcelona expect Manchester United to bid for Spanish winger Pedro in the coming days

Pedro could replace Angel di Maria at Old Trafford with the former Real Madrid star an option for PSG

Manchester United defender Reece James is wanted by Nottingham Forest and Fulham.

The 21-year-old signed a contract extension earlier this year but the left back is keen to gain more competitive experience.

He had spells with Rotherham and Huddersfield last season and Forest manager Dougie Freedman is keen to take him on loan. Fulham, however, are willing to offer a permanent deal for James who impressed while on tour with United last summer in the USA.

The Championship duo face competition for James though from ambitious Wigan. They are eager to get out of League One at the first attempt and are assembling a strong squad for Gary Caldwell.

Reece James is keen to gain more competitive experience and is wanted by Nottingham Forest and Fulham

West Ham are taking a close look at Croatian striker Marko Livaja.

The 21-year-old is with Russian side Rubin Kazan but has been given permission to train with West Ham ahead of a proposed move.

Livaja is a fiery character who was highly-rated as a teenager which earned him a move to Inter Milan but he has failed to fulfil that promise and has endured further problems at Rubin Kazan with inconsistent form. He hopes teaming up with Slaven Bilic can revive his career and put him back on track.

Meanwhile, West Ham have revived their interest in midfielder Lassana Diarra. The former Real Madrid and Portsmouth midfielder has been in dispute with Lokomotiv Moscow.

Diarra, 30, left Lokomotiv last August but administrative issues have prevented Diarra from playing for a new club. FIFA have now given him clearance and he wants to join West Ham who tried to sign him in January.

Croatian striker Marko Livaja has been given permission to train with West Ham ahead of a proposed move

West Brom will open talks with Rickie Lambert's representatives this week after being given permission by Liverpool.

No fee has been agreed but the Anfield club have made it clear they will not stand in Lambert's way should he wish to discuss his options.

The 33-year-old was desperate to make a success of his move to Liverpool from Southampton but has rarely been given the chance to string a run of games together. Bournemouth have also expressed an interest. Albion are looking to offer around £3million while Liverpool are hoping for £4.5m.

Fabio Borini is being considered by Real Sociedad but David Moyes is juggling several alternatives.

Rickie Lambert (left) is free to leave Liverpool and West Brom will hold talks with his representatives

Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach have asked about Chelsea midfielder Nathan Ake.

The 20-year-old has been on Leicester's wishlist for a while but he is keen on a move to the Bundesliga similar to team-mate Andreas Christensen who has joined Monchengladbach.

Leicester have enquired about Oriol Romeu from Chelsea and are exploring the possibility of signing Nempalys Mendy from Nice for £8m but Nice may not sell now they have banked £9m from Aston Villa for Jordan Amavi.

Chelsea's Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo is joining Turkish Super Lig side Kasimpasa on a season-long loan deal. The 21-year-old spent last season at Middlesbrough, where he made 22 appearances in all competitions.

Chelsea's Brazilian defender Wallace has joined Italian Serie A newcomers Carpi.

Nathan Ake could be on his way to the Bundesliga with Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladback interested

Tottenham have no plans to sell Mousa Dembele this window. Sunderland have made enquiries for the Belgium international but Mauricio Pochettino wants the 28-year-old to stay.

Dembele started just 10 Premier League games for Tottenham last season and was used 16 times as a substitute, while he also made 14 further appearances in cup competitions.

However, Pochettino has reassured him he will have a bigger role to play.

Tottenham have again been linked with West Brom's Saido Berahino and Javier Hernandez of Manchester United as they weigh up strikers to partner Harry Kane but bids for either or not on the agenda at this stage.

Talks are underway over Emmanuel Adebayor's proposed move to Aston Villa but no fee has been agreed.

Villa have yet to make a formal approach to Brugge for 19-year-old Belgian prospect Obbi Oulare.

One-time Villa target FC Groningen attacking midfielder Tjaronn Chery will undergo a medical at Queens Park Rangers today.

Sunderland have made enquiries for Mousa Dembele but Tottenham won't let the midfielder leave this summer

Tottenham are weighing up moves for Saido Berahino (left) and Manchester United's Javier Hernandez (right)

Manchester City are considering stepping into the battle for Porto left back Alex Sandro.

City have watched the Brazilian throughout the season and had put him on their shortlist along with Abdul Baba Rahman of Augsburg. Juventus had also shortlisted the two players and have made enquiries for both over the past week with a £10.5m offer going in to Porto.

City are weighing up defensive improvements and could yet sell Aleksandar Kolarov to help redress the books.

Racing Genk, meanwhile, are among clubs to have asked for Manchester City's new signing Enes Unal

Manchester City are considering joining Juventus in the race for Porto left back Alex Sandro (left)



