Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s latest transfer gossip roundup says Real Madrid believe they can sign Rodri from Manchester City, citing Spanish outlet AS. The report says the Spain midfielder, listed as 30, has one year remaining on his City contract and that Madrid could pay between €40m and €50m (£34m-£43m), with further progress possible after a Thursday meeting.

The roundup also points to possible movement involving several Premier League players. Gazzetta dello Sport is cited as saying Inter Milan may revive interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, while a potential free-transfer move for Manchester City defender John Stones could affect Cristian Romero’s prospects of leaving Tottenham for Inter. Sky Sports Italia is credited with reporting that Juventus have an agreement with Paris St-Germain for France forward Randal Kolo Muani on a loan deal carrying an obligation to buy, potentially worth up to €50m (£43m) including add-ons.

Elsewhere, BBC Sport’s digest says Aston Villa have had a €30m (£26m) offer for Palmeiras forward Allan turned down, attributing that to ESPN, while Sky Sports is cited on Hull City talks to sign Villa winger Leon Bailey permanently. Brentford are reported by the Evening Standard to be close to Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare as a replacement for Jordan Henderson.

Other reported items include Fulham nearing deals for Real Madrid pair Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia, Nottingham Forest having a €20m bid rejected for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise’s Anan Khalaili, and Manchester United being open to selling or moving on several young players. As with all gossip roundups, these claims are attributed to other outlets and may change as negotiations develop.