Barcelona has raised their offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, now proposing £51.4 million for the 30-year-old Spaniard. Meanwhile, Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is reportedly interested in an Arsenal move, although Spurs are firmly against selling to a direct rival. Barcelona remains interested in Romero, as they prepare to send 27-year-old defender Ronald Araujo on loan to Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest is nearing a £34 million acquisition of Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande. Elsewhere, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, 26, is pushing for a transfer to Paris St-Germain, having already aligned on personal contract details. Everton and Crystal Palace are discussing a potential player exchange between Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson.
Tottenham is in advanced negotiations to sign 22-year-old Manchester City winger Savinho for approximately £60 million. Aston Villa is nearing a deal for Atletico Madrid’s Matteo Ruggeri, while Leeds may secure Southampton’s Shea Charles if they outbid Fulham’s £30 million offer. West Ham’s high valuation of Niclas Fullkrug has stalled his move to Venezia, yet the Hammers have secured an agreement in principle for Tottenham’s Manor Solomon. Finally, Fenerbahce is finalizing a deal for Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku.
