Real Madrid weigh Rodri move as Leeds close on Trafford

Real Madrid's interest in Rodri and Leeds United's expected move for James Trafford lead the latest round of transfer gossip, with developments also involving Vinicius Jr, Crystal Palace and Paris St-Germain.

Manchester City face fresh Rodri uncertainty

According to the latest reports, Manchester City are preparing for the possibility of an approach from Real Madrid for Rodri. The Spain midfielder, a World Cup winner, is said to be on the radar of the Spanish club as City look to protect one of their most important players.

Despite that concern, City are reportedly optimistic that the 30-year-old will commit his future by signing a new contract. Another strand of the same story suggests Paris St-Germain are not planning to make a move for Rodri, narrowing the focus to Madrid as the club most closely linked.

Leeds set for Trafford deal

Leeds United are reported to be closing in on a deal worth £40m for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. The 23-year-old England keeper is expected to join Leeds if the agreement is finalised, in what would be one of the more notable goalkeeper moves mentioned in the latest gossip round-up.

Trafford's proposed arrival would represent a significant piece of business for Leeds, while also continuing City's summer of transfer intrigue at both ends of the pitch.

Real Madrid also working on Vinicius Jr future

Madrid's transfer agenda does not appear to end with Rodri. The club are also expected to hold further discussions with the representatives of Vinicius Jr as they seek an agreement over a new long-term contract.

Those talks come amid reported interest from Arsenal in the Brazil winger. While Madrid are trying to secure the 26-year-old's future, the situation adds another layer to a busy period for the club.

Elsewhere in the market

Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed personal terms with Brest centre-back Raphael Le Guen. The French defender is 19 and would add another young option to Palace's defensive plans if a move progresses.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are said to be in advanced talks over a season-long loan that would send Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus. The proposed arrangement for the Netherlands forward includes an option to buy worth £30m.

Paris St-Germain are also being linked with Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who has previously been associated with Aston Villa and Juventus. In a separate PSG-related development, Ibrahim Mbaye has reportedly been offered to both Liverpool and Manchester City after it became clear the Senegal forward will not be joining Aston Villa this summer.

Other names in the gossip include Yan Diomande, with Real Madrid said to have made a second offer worth between £94m and £98m for the Ivory Coast winger, though further talks are needed with RB Leipzig. Sevilla's Ruben Vargas is also attracting Premier League attention, with Brighton, Newcastle and Aston Villa among the clubs mentioned.

• Real Madrid are reportedly bracing to discuss both Rodri and Vinicius Jr situations.
• Leeds United are set to agree a £40m deal for James Trafford.
• Crystal Palace have agreed personal terms with Raphael Le Guen.
• PSG are not planning a move for Rodri but are interested in Zion Suzuki.