Reading boss Jaap Stam wants to sign Tyler Blackett on season-long loan

Toulouse forward Martin Braithwaite is keen on move to Premier League

Cameroon international is viewed as perfect partner for Romelu Lukaku

Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar is a £16m target for Everton this summer

Everton have opened discussions over a £16million deal for Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar.

The 24-year-old has been a target for Leicester City in recent months but Everton have talked to the player's representatives and the player is keen to join up with Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park.

The Cameroon international is powerful, quick and scored 16 goals last season. He has 13 goals in 45 games for Cameroon with his last coming in a friendly against France last month.

Porto's Cameroon international striker Vincent Aboubakar is a £16m target for Everton this summer

Romelu Lukaku, pictured in action for Belgium at Euro 2016, has been watched by Juventus scouts

Everton are keen to keep Romelu Lukaku, who was watched by Juventus on Saturday, but need better options regardless of whether he stays or goes. Oumar Niasse has failed to impress while Arouna Kone is considering an offer from China.

Everton signed 18-year-old Oldham goalkeeper Chris Renshaw last week but are are holding talks with experienced keepers as they look to add a replacement for Tim Howard quickly.

Everton have also asked about Lille full-back Djibril Sidibe who can play on either flank.

Watford will hold a meeting on Tuesday about the future of striker and captain Troy Deeney.

Leicester have offered £25m for the 27-year-old but will increase their offer if given further encouragement.

Premier League champions Leicester City are prepared to offer £25m to sign Watford's Troy Deeney

Watford are weighing up whether a bid of around £30m will be enough for them knowing they also have to pay a 20 per cent sell-on to Walsall, Deeney's previous club.

Owner Gino Pozzo would want to make a substantial profit should he agree to sell the fans' favourite and knows finding a replacement would not be cheap either.

Watford do expect to sign Isaac Success from Granada and Seki Fofana from Manchester City.

Leicester, meanwhile, have made an £11m offer for Burnley defender Michael Keane.

Though former club Manchester United have no sell on clause, they would expect a training fee should Burnley agree to sell the 23-year-old.

Leicester are hopeful of signing former Manchester United academy player Michael Keane from Burnley

Toulouse striker Martin Braithwaite has travelled to England for extra coaching sessions in preparation for a move to the Premier League.

Sportsmail revealed in March that the 25-year-old has been followed by West Ham, Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Hull. West Ham have followed that up with a £2.5m offer which was rejected but the Denmark international is still intent on moving to England.

Braithwaite has teamed up with specialist striker coach Allan Russell, who has been working with West Brom's Saido Berahino, Andre Gray of Burnley and Newcastle's Aleksandar Mitrovic among others to improve their technique and performances.

Toulouse striker Martin Braithwaite (right) is stepping up his training ahead of a potential Premier League move

Braithwaite has attracted interest from the likes of West Ham, Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Hull

Russell, who was a striker with the likes of Hamilton and Airdrie, said: 'Martin will be a big hit in the Premier League, I've no doubt. He's got explosive pace, his finishing is improving and by coming here fro ten days he is showing his desire to work at his craft and improve. He's got a great attitude.'

Toulouse want £4million for Braithwaite who scored 12 goals last season to help them avoid relegation.

West Ham remain interested and have rekindled interest in Vincent Janssen of AZ Alkmaar who has also spoken to Tottenham.

For more information on Allan Russell's coaching, click HERE.

Jaap Stam wants Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett on loan.

The new Reading boss wants a left-sided defender and 22-year-old Blackett fits the profile of player he is after. United like the idea of Stam giving Blackett more game time and developing the England U21 international. Blackett had a spell at Celtic last season but only made nine appearances.

Reading manager Jaap Stam wants to sign Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett on loan

Stam has a limited budget and is also looking at Slovenia international striker Tim Matavz and 30-year-old Heerenveen free agent midfielder Joey van den Berg.

Matavz, 27, is at Augsburg but had a brief spell on loan at Genoa last season.

Reading have rejected offers for Aaron Tshibola who has been linked with Crystal Palace.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for 22-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic but have yet to make an approach.

Madrid may consider loaning out the Croatia international towards the end of the window but their initial stance is they want £20m for the former Inter Milan midfielder who could yet be used as a makeweight in bids for the likes of Paul Pogba.

Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic, pictured training with Croatia, is a potential target for Liverpool

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho hopes to learn his fate over a prospective drugs ban within a fortnight. The news will dictate other moves in the transfer market for Liverpool.

Martin Skrtel has a deal in place to join Fenerbahce but wants to listen to Roma and Inter Milan before finalising his decision.

Talks are ongoing over a £12m deal for Udinese's Piotr Zielinski while reserve goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux is to complete a permanent move to Swindon Town for £400,000.

Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta is wanted by Roma. The Italians are busy trying to find versatile full-backs and have put the combative Argentine on a shortlist of targets including Lille's Djibril Sidibe and free agent Gregory van der Wiel. Bacary Sagna has also been discussed but wages could be an issue.

Roma are willing to listen to offers for Edin Dzeko after Sunderland made an approach. Dzeko would have to reach a compromise on his wages for the deal to progress though.

Sam Allardyce remains keen on West Ham's Diafra Sakho and his club-mate James Tomkins. West Ham's asking price for Tomkins is prohibitive though as they look for £12m.

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is keen on a reunion with West Ham forward Diafra Sakho this summer

Aston Villa hope to finalise the signing of Tommy Elphick from Bournemouth for £3m and have revived their interest in Fulham's £12m-rated striker Ross McCormack.

Elphick also had interest from Leeds but is expected to have a medical at Villa on Monday. McCormack, also has interest from Newcastle and Sheffield Wednesday.

Leeds United hope to finalise the £2m signing of Swedish striker Marcus Antonsson on Monday.

The 25-year-old will have a medical with Leeds after terms were agreed with his club Kalmar FF. Antonsson has scored 10 goals in 12 games this season.