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Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\nFootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 26 July, including the latest updates on Rodri, Julian Alvarez and Vinicius Jr.<\/p>\n
Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n PSG, Barca enter Rodri race <\/h2>\n PSG and Barcelona are ready to rival Real Madrid for the signing of Man City midfielder Rodri, as per RMC<\/b><\/i>.<\/p>\n
The reigning European champions made an enquiry for the Spain international, while there is also genuine interest from Barcelona. Nevertheless, Real Madrid are still leading the race for his signing as there is already an agreement on terms with Rodri.<\/p>\n
PSG initially did not plan to sign a midfielder this summer. However, the club feel that the 30-year-old is a massive market opportunity and would like to pounce on it.<\/p>\n
Arsenal confident over Alvarez <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Julian Alvarez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nArsenal are confident of wrapping up a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, TEAMtalk<\/b><\/i> claims.<\/p>\n
The Gunners have “positioned themselves to act immediately” should the Argentine greenlight a return to England. This, however, has not happened yet because of the player’s desire to stay in Spain.<\/p>\n
Were Alvarez to warm to the idea of a move to North London, Arsenal feel they could agree a deal with Atleti for a fee below the Spanish club’s purported asking price of \u20ac150m.<\/p>\n
Liverpool snub Vinicius Jr <\/h2>\n Arsenal are exploring a sensational deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, The Athletic<\/b><\/i> reports.<\/p>\n
The Brazil international only has a year left on his contract, and there has been no progress on an extension. Consequently, Real Madrid could look to sell him this summer. This has attracted Arsenal, but there have been no club-to-club talks.<\/p>\n
According to Ben Jacobs<\/b>Vinicius Jr has also been offered to Liverpool by the player’s entourage, but the Reds refused to engage because their priority is to strengthen the right wing, rather than the left, this summer.<\/p>\n Real Madrid’s Diomande hijack <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Jan Diomande<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nA Real Madrid delegation was in Germany this week for talks with RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande, Fabrizio Romano<\/b> states.<\/p>\n
Los Blancos have used PSG’s unwillingness to meet Leipzig’s \u20ac120m asking price as an opportunity to barge into the race for the Ivorian teenager, with Diomande understood to be open to the move despite having agreed terms with the Parisans.<\/p>\n
Although Real Madrid had an opening bid worth around \u20ac100m rejected by Leipzig, they are confident of striking a deal for the 19-year-old. An improved offer is expected to be made shortly.<\/p>\n
Juventus want Fernandes <\/h2>\n Juventus are interested in Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes, CaughtOffside<\/b><\/i> writes.<\/p>\n
The Serie A giants are planning to bring in an elite No.10, with manager Luciano Spalletti keen to add experience and creativity to his side. Fernandes would be a dream signing for the Old Lady. However, a move is currently deemed unrealistic.<\/p>\n
Man Utd do not want to lose their captain and could look to hand him a contract extension before the end of the year. With no Champions League football, Juventus would likely struggle to convince the Portugal international to join.<\/p>\n
More transfer rumours <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Aurelien Tchouameni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nReal Madrid may struggle to finance their aggressive business and could offer Aurelien Tchouameni to Man Utd. (BBC<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n
Botafogo midfielder Danilo is keen on a move to Newcastle. (UOL<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n
West Ham have rebuffed an approach from Brentford for El Hadji Malick Diouf. (Sky Sports<\/b><\/i>)<\/p>\n
Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez is closing in on a loan move to Besiktas. (Sacha Tavolieri<\/b>)<\/p>\n
Juventus are finally making progress in talks with PSG over a deal for Randal Kolo Muani. (Ben Jacobs<\/b>)<\/p>\n
Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic has agreed terms with Chelsea. (Nicolo Schira<\/b>)<\/p>\nRelated stories:<\/h2>\n
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Mikel Arteta breaks the market as \u20ac100m admission made<\/b><\/p>\n
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Three deals imminent as Diogo Costa truth emerges<\/b><\/p>\n
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Manu Kone twist as dream midfield signing on<\/b><\/p>\n
Transfer Rumours: Chelsea to agree deal today as Ollie Watkins battle explodes<\/b><\/p>\n
Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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