Manchester City are confident of signing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez for around £100m to replace Rodri, who looks set to join Barcelona after the Catalan club made an improved bid of around €60m.
Arsenal are seriously considering a move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde after William Saliba suffered a back injury at the World Cup, with Barcelona signalling they are open to a sale.
Liverpool have exchanged all necessary documents to finalise the season-long loan of Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo, with an option to purchase him permanently for approximately £47m next summer.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says Rodri will return to the club on August 14 as negotiations with Barcelona over a transfer fee remain ongoing.
Aston Villa have joined Roma in submitting proposals to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan, with the Brazilian seeking regular playing time after a successful stint at Lyon.
Martin Zubimendi's future at Arsenal is under scrutiny after the club's £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes, with Chelsea's Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid both said to be pursuing the Spain international at a price of at least €90m.
