Barcelona are considering making a move for Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, though the Spanish giants acknowledge the deal would be far from straightforward, according to the Daily Mail.

The Premier League title-winning centre-back has attracted serious interest from the Catalan club, but any potential transfer is expected to face significant hurdles.

Emirates stadium plans

Meanwhile, Arsenal are also making headlines off the pitch. Co-chair Josh Kroenke has confirmed the club are "putting together a plan" to renovate the Emirates Stadium, with chief executive Richard Garlick spearheading those discussions, per The Independent.

Trippier to Wolves?

Wolverhampton Wanderers are pressing ahead with talks to sign former Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier as they target a swift return to the Premier League, the Daily Mail reports.

Alvarez links and Pochettino talks

Elsewhere in world football, Barcelona are also in negotiations over a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, according to The Athletic.

US men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has held talks with Serie A club Milan over the possibility of taking charge next season, The Guardian reports.

Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide is set to fly back to Europe to become the new manager of Lille next season, according to The Sun.

Brazil appeal and World Cup legal battles

The Brazil football federation (CBF) has launched an appeal against the four-month ban handed to U17 player Eduardo Conceicao, who was sanctioned after mimicking a monkey gesture in response to racist abuse he says he suffered, The Athletic reports.

FIFA is also facing legal action from at least three US states, who allege the governing body artificially inflated World Cup ticket prices by restricting supply and switching seat categories, per The Sun.

Scottish football round-up

In Scotland, the anticipated meeting between Celtic legend Martin O'Neill and club supremo Dermot Desmond has been pushed back to next week, according to The Scottish Sun.

Former Celtic winger Liel Abada has been photographed back in Glasgow, just two years after departing Scotland for the United States, The Scottish Sun reports.

Scottish Football Association chief executive Ian Maxwell has condemned the abuse directed at referee John Beaton following his penalty decision at Fir Park, calling the treatment "disgusting," per The Scottish Sun.