Every few years, RB Leipzig move early on a player who looks as if he has been designed in a lab for the next phase of elite football. Ezechiel Banzuzi fits that category neatly. Tall, rangy, powerful, mobile and technically clean enough to play through pressure, the Dutch midfielder arrived in Germany as one of the more intriguing young midfielders in Europe. He is not yet a finished article, but that is exactly the point. Leipzig have bought the projection as much as the player.

​Every few years, RB Leipzig move early on a player who looks as if he has been designed in a lab for the next phase of elite football. Ezechiel Banzuzi fits that category neatly. Tall, rangy, powerful, mobile and technically clean enough to play through pressure, the Dutch midfielder arrived in Germany as one of the more intriguing young midfielders in Europe. He is not yet a finished article, but that is exactly the point. Leipzig have bought the projection as much as the player.   

Aston Villa have reportedly opened discussions to sign Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara from Galatasaray as he seeks a return to England. The former Norwich City player has made a significant impact in the Turkish Super Lig, attracting interest from several clubs this summer.

​Aston Villa have reportedly opened discussions to sign Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara from Galatasaray as he seeks a return to England. The former Norwich City player has made a significant impact in the Turkish Super Lig, attracting interest from several clubs this summer.   

Chelsea have made a move for Marcus Rashford as the England forward’s uncertain future at Manchester United threatens to become one of the defining stories of the summer transfer window.

​Chelsea have made a move for Marcus Rashford as the England forward’s uncertain future at Manchester United threatens to become one of the defining stories of the summer transfer window.   

Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago as they seek to reinforce their striking department for next season.

​Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago as they seek to reinforce their striking department for next season.   

Chelsea have already made a transfer decision on defender Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Athletic.

​Chelsea have already made a transfer decision on defender Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Athletic.   

Incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has his sights on signing Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer.

​Incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has his sights on signing Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer.   

Manchester United look set to miss out on signing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes due to the hefty transfer valuation.

​Manchester United look set to miss out on signing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes due to the hefty transfer valuation.   

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has his sights on joining either Chelsea or Manchester United during the summer transfer window, according to Corriere dello Sport.

​AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has his sights on joining either Chelsea or Manchester United during the summer transfer window, according to Corriere dello Sport.   

Manchester United are prepared to make a serious move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago if Joshua Zirkzee heads for the exit door.

​Manchester United are prepared to make a serious move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago if Joshua Zirkzee heads for the exit door.   

Manchester United are ready to go head-to-head with Arsenal to sign Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers this summer, according to The Athletic.

​Manchester United are ready to go head-to-head with Arsenal to sign Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers this summer, according to The Athletic.