Football Gossip: Toney, Chiesa, Calvert-Lewin, Mangala, Brobbey

Chelsea make a bid to sign striker Ivan Toney, Dominic Calvert-Lewin attracts the attention of Newcastle and Manchester United, Liverpool attempt to close a deal for striker Federico Chiesa.

Chelsea have taken a step to sign the 28-year-old Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney, although the Blues will not be able to match the salary offered by the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. (Sky Sport) , external

Toney could reportedly earn up to £400,000-a-week at the Saudi Pro League team. (Mail), external

Newcastle And Manchester United are looking at a late move for England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, whose contract with Everton expires next summer. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool working towards completing the signing of Juventus and Italian forward Federico Chiesa, 26, before the transfer window closes on Friday. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Lyon and Belgian midfielder Orel Mangala, 26, is expected to undergo a medical examination Everton with a view to a loan move to the club before the transfer deadline. (Sky Sports), external

Leicester are close to a breakthrough in their £19.5million bid to sign Genk and Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, 20. (Daily Telegraph – subscription required), external

Nottingham Forest look at Ajax and 22-year-old striker Brian Brobbey as a possible signing before the transfer window closes. (Spiegel), external

Chelsea have identified Aston Villa and Colombian striker Jhon Duran, 20, as an alternative for Naples striker Victor Osimhen if they can’t sign the 25-year-old Nigerian international. (Givemesport), external

Rome are open to selling England striker Tammy Abraham, 26, with West Ham interested. (Football Insider), external