Rumour Mill
Manchester City prepare for potential Rodri approach from Real Madrid, Leeds close in on James Trafford, Crystal Palace agree Raphael Le Guen terms, and Real Madrid return with improved Yan Diomande bid.
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Paris Saint-Germain have no plans to make a move for Manchester City's World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri.
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Manchester City are, however, preparing for a potential bid from Real Madrid for the 30-year-old, although the Premier League champions remain confident he will commit his future by signing a new contract.
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Leeds United are close to finalising a £40m deal to sign 23-year-old England goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City.
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Manchester United are in advanced talks with Juventus over a season-long loan for Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25. The proposed agreement includes an option to buy for £30m.
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Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, who has also attracted interest from Aston Villa and Juventus.
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Crystal Palace have agreed personal terms with Brest defender Raphael Le Guen, with the 19-year-old French centre-back edging closer to a move to Selhurst Park.
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Paris Saint-Germain youngster Ibrahim Mbaye has been offered to both Liverpool and Manchester City after the 18-year-old Senegal forward's representatives indicated he will not be joining Aston Villa this summer.
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Real Madrid have submitted a second bid worth between £94m and £98m for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Further negotiations are expected as Leipzig continue to hold out for a higher fee for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, who has also been linked with Liverpool.
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Sevilla are prepared to sell Switzerland winger Ruben Vargas for €20m (£17m), with Brighton, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa among the Premier League clubs interested in the 27-year-old.
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Sunderland have agreed personal terms with Toulouse and France Under-21 left-back Dayann Methalie, 20.
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Ipswich Town have identified Fulham and Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic, 29, as one of several midfield targets this summer.
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West Bromwich Albion have reached an agreement to sign 23-year-old French right-back Nolan Galves from Ligue 2 side Rodez.
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West Brom and Queens Park Rangers are battling to sign Oxford United and Northern Ireland defender Brodie Spencer, 22.
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West Ham United have rejected a bid for right-back El-Hadji Malick Diouf, who has been linked with Brentford, as they view the 21-year-old as a key part of their bid to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
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The Hammers are also weighing up moves for Coventry City and USA striker Haji Wright, as well as Metz and Senegal forward Habib Diallo, 31.
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Southampton forward Leo Scienza says he expects discussions over his future with the club and admits he is "open to possibilities" regarding his next move.
