Manchester City are reportedly preparing for a bid from Real Madrid for their midfielder Rodri. Despite this, City remains hopeful that the World Cup-winning Spain international will agree to a new contract. This development comes amid reports that Paris St-Germain has no current plans to pursue a move for the 30-year-old midfielder.
Meanwhile, Leeds United is reportedly close to finalising a deal to sign 23-year-old England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for a fee of £40m. In other transfer news, Manchester United is in advanced discussions to send Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, to Juventus on a season-long loan. This deal is said to include an option to buy the player for £30m.
Transfer movements across Europe
Paris St-Germain has shown interest in Parma’s Zion Suzuki, a 23-year-old Japan goalkeeper. Suzuki has previously been linked with both Aston Villa and Juventus. Additionally, Crystal Palace has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Brest’s Raphael Le Guen, a 19-year-old French centre-back.
In a related development, Paris St-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye, an 18-year-old Senegal forward, has been offered to both Liverpool and Manchester City. His agents have indicated that Mbaye will not be joining Aston Villa this summer.
Real Madrid is also set to hold further discussions with Vinicius Jr’s representatives. The club hopes to secure a new long-term contract for the 26-year-old Brazil winger, who has attracted interest from Arsenal.
The Spanish giants have also reportedly made a second offer for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, valued between £94m and £98m. However, further negotiations are needed to meet RB Leipzig’s demands for the 19-year-old, who was also a target for Liverpool.
Premier League clubs eye new talent
Several Premier League clubs are monitoring Ruben Vargas, with Sevilla reportedly willing to sell the 22-year-old for 20m euros (£17m). Brighton, Newcastle, and Aston Villa are among the interested parties for the 27-year-old Switzerland winger.
Sunderland has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Dayann Methalie, a 20-year-old Toulouse and France Under-21 left-back. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town is reportedly interested in Fulham’s Sasa Lukic, a 29-year-old Serbia international, as one of their midfield targets this summer.
In other news, Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee is a primary target for Juventus following the collapse of a deal for Randal Kolo Muani. Arsenal is also reportedly preparing to intensify talks with Newcastle regarding Bruno Guimaraes as they aim to secure the Brazilian midfielder.
Doubts persist over Vinicius Jr’s future at Real Madrid, with reports suggesting he will not return to training this week. Chelsea, meanwhile, is looking to ensure any transfer fee for Pedro Neto is proportionate to other wide attackers this summer, amidst growing interest in the former Wolves player. Liam Delap and Emmanuel Emegha, who joined Chelsea just 12 months ago, are reportedly moving closer to an exit.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has stated that club captain Granit Xhaka is not for sale. In Scotland, Rangers star Mohamed Diomande has affirmed he will not be leaving this summer.
Developments in the EFL and Scotland
In the EFL, Wrexham is reportedly closing in on Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray. Swindon Town’s preparations for the new season have faced challenges, with boss Ian Holloway reportedly delivering a strong message to his players.
In Scotland, Rangers youngster Pau Nsio is reportedly set to join another Scottish Premiership side on loan for the season. Danny Rohl has indicated he has not yet spoken to James Tavernier since the former Rangers captain’s departure from the club. Defender Hampus Skoglund has not confirmed whether Rangers made him an offer. Celtic loan starlet Odin Thiago Holm has undergone surgery for a rare condition and hopes it will aid his career. Dundee boss Steven Pressley is attempting to sign a central defender before the Scottish Premiership opener against Celtic, which would allow Aaron Donnelly to go out on loan to Dunfermline Athletic. Rangers are also pursuing Amario Cozier-Duberry, though the Brighton winger is not expected to join before Friday’s top-flight opener. Aberdeen is awaiting developments to advance their interest in Jadel Katongo.
The Indian Commonwealth Games team believes they will sell out the world’s largest stadium in 2030. Former world sprint champion Jeremiah Azu has stated he would not pass up the chance to compete in the Commonwealth Games. Liam Williams, the former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back, has undergone surgery to straighten his right leg after playing his career with bowed lower limbs.
Source: bbc.com
