Manchester City are preparing for a potential bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Rodri, though the club remains optimistic about securing a contract extension with the 30-year-old Spaniard. Paris St-Germain has dismissed any intention of pursuing the player.
Leeds United are nearing a £40m agreement to acquire goalkeeper James Trafford from City. Meanwhile, Manchester United are in deep negotiations to loan forward Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus for the season, featuring a £30m purchase option. Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is attracting attention from PSG, alongside interest from Aston Villa and Juventus.
Crystal Palace have finalized personal terms with Brest defender Raphael Le Guen. Concurrently, representatives for PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye have offered the 18-year-old to both Liverpool and Manchester City after confirming he will not join Aston Villa.
Real Madrid intends to negotiate a long-term contract extension with Vinicius Jr as Arsenal monitors the situation. The Spanish club has also tabled a second offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, valued up to £98m, though further discussions are required. Sevilla has placed a £17m price tag on winger Ruben Vargas, drawing interest from Brighton, Newcastle, and Aston Villa. Elsewhere, Sunderland have secured personal terms with Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, and Ipswich Town are targeting Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic.
