Transfer rumours: Rodri,…

Real Madrid believe they can strike a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with confidence growing that an agreement for Spain’s 30-year-old captain is achievable. (The Athletic)

Arsenal are weighing a player-plus-cash proposal for Atlético Madrid’s 26-year-old Argentina striker Julián Álvarez, a move that would send 28-year-old Sweden forward Viktor Gyökeres to the La Liga side. (Cadena SER)

Roma are targeting Norway winger Oscar Bobb despite the 23-year-old having joined Fulham from Manchester City only six months ago. (Retsport via Football Italia)

Paris Saint-Germain have not yet submitted a formal €120m (£102m) bid for RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, leaving Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Manchester City encouraged. (Bild)

Arsenal continue to prioritize Newcastle’s 28-year-old Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães, while Bournemouth’s 22-year-old England international Alex Scott is also under consideration. (Telegraph)

Newcastle are set to reject Arsenal’s £70m offer for Guimarães, though the player is open to joining the Gunners. (The Times)

Mikel Arteta is prepared to go up to £90m to secure Guimarães. (Mundo Deportivo)

Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes, 31, despite speculation over his future. (Teamtalk)

Como will meet Chelsea on Saturday to push for 27-year-old England defender Trevoh Chalobah, with the Blues holding out for at least £30m. (Sky Italia)

Chelsea have lodged an opening bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s 18-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina winger Kerim Alajbegovic. (Kicker)

Arsenal and Hamburg are in talks over 26-year-old Portugal midfielder Fábio Vieira, who wants a permanent move after last season’s loan. (Florian Plettenberg)