Man City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Manchester City have rejected a fresh offer from Barcelona for Spain midfielder Rodri. The bid was understood to be worth £55m, while City are said to want more than £60m for the 30-year-old as discussions between the clubs continue. If completed, the move would be one of the more notable developments in this summer’s transfer market because Rodri remains a key figure for City and a high-profile target for Barcelona.

The same roundup says Tijjani Reijnders is expected to leave Manchester City after agreeing a £52m transfer to Saudi side Al-Qadsiah. BBC Sport also notes that Tottenham defender Djed Spence is close to joining Inter Milan and is due for a medical in Italy before the deal is completed, with the move reportedly worth 30m euros plus add-ons.

Other reported transfer stories include Arsenal’s interest in Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill, who is said to be unavailable, and Hull City’s pursuit of midfield reinforcements, including Lucas Gourna-Douath and Tim Iroegbunam. The article also mentions interest in Brighton striker Evan Ferguson from Genoa and West Ham’s confidence over a possible deal for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. As a gossip roundup, the piece reflects the pace of summer transfer negotiations across Europe rather than confirmed completed deals.