Manchester City are bracing themselves for a bid from Real Madrid for Spain midfielder Rodri, while Leeds United are set to agree a £40m deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. Crystal Palace have also reached terms with Brest defender Raphael Le Guen, and Real Madrid are preparing more talks over Vinicius Jr amid Arsenal interest.
What is the latest on Rodri?
Paris St-Germain have no plans to pursue a move for Manchester City's World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri. However, City are bracing themselves for a bid from Spanish giants Real Madrid for the 30-year-old but remain hopeful that he will sign a new contract. (Sky Sports), external (), external
How are Leeds and Manchester United involved?
Leeds United are set to agree a £40m deal to sign 23-year-old England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City. Manchester United have entered advanced talks to send Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, on a season-long loan to Juventus in a deal that includes an option to buy at £30m. (Athletic - subscription required), external (Sun), external
Which other clubs are pursuing goalkeepers and defenders?
Paris St-Germain are interested in Parma's Zion Suzuki, the 23-year-old Japan goalkeeper who has also been linked with Aston Villa and Juventus. Crystal Palace have reached an agreement on personal terms with Brest's 19-year-old French centre-back Raphael Le Guen. (Sky Sport - in Italian), external (L'Equipe - in French), external
What are PSG and Liverpool being linked with?
Paris St-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to both Liverpool and Manchester City after his agents made it clear the Senegal forward, 18, will not be joining Aston Villa this summer. (Teamtalk), external
PSG want £145m for Barcola - Monday's gossip
What is happening with Vinicius Jr and Yan Diomande?
Real Madrid will hold further talks with Vincius Jr's representatives, hoping to find an agreement over a new long-term contract, amid Arsenal's interest in the 26-year-old Brazil winger. Real Madrid have made a second offer worth between £94m and £98m for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande but further talks are needed to satisfy RB Leipzig's demands for the 19-year-old, who was also a target for Liverpool. (Sky Sports, external) (Sky Sport - in German, external)
Which Premier League clubs are watching Ruben Vargas, Dayann Methalie and Sasa Lukic?
Sevilla are willing to sell Ruben Vargas, 22, for 20m euros (£17m) with Brighton, Newcastle and Aston Villa among Premier League clubs interested in the the 27-year-old Switzerland winger. Sunderland have agreed personal terms with Toulouse and France Under-21 left-back Dayann Methalie, 20. Fulham's 29-year-old Serbia international Sasa Lukic is one of a number of midfield targets that Ipswich Town are interested in this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish, external) (RMC Sport - in French, external) (Sky Sports, external)
Key Facts
- Manchester City are bracing for a Real Madrid bid for Rodri.
- Leeds United are set to sign James Trafford from City for £40m.
- Real Madrid are holding further talks with Vinicius Jr's representatives.
- Crystal Palace have agreed personal terms with Raphael Le Guen.
- Sunderland, Fulham and Ipswich Town are also mentioned in the transfer gossip.
