Barcelona are continuing talks with Manchester City over a move for Rodri and have made an increased bid of £51.4m for the Spain midfielder, according to Sport.
Barcelona eye Romero as Araujo set for Liverpool loan
Cristian Romero would reportedly like to join Arsenal, but Tottenham have no intention of allowing the Argentina centre-back to move to their north London rivals, according to the Sun. Romero is also said to be an option for Barcelona, who are set to let Ronald Araujo join Liverpool on loan, according to Mundo Deportivo. Elsewhere, Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join Paris St-Germain after agreeing personal terms with the European champions, ESPN reports.
Forest closing in on Diomande as other deals progress
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34m, according to the Athletic. Everton and Crystal Palace have held talks over a potential swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson, the Times reports. Tottenham have held advanced talks with Manchester City over signing Savinho, with a package worth £60m believed to be enough to complete a deal, according to Football Insider. Aston Villa are closing in on a full agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid, the Athletic reports.
Shea Charles could still move to Leeds if they offer more than Fulham’s current £30m bid, according to Football Insider. Niclas Fullkrug has agreed terms with Venezia, but the move has been blocked because of West Ham’s asking price, according to Bild. West Ham have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manor Solomon from Tottenham, the Athletic reports. Fenerbahce are set to finalise a deal to sign Romelu Lukaku from Napoli, who will owe Chelsea a sell-on fee, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
