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.
Chelsea must beat Real Sociedad over two legs to reach the Women's Champions League league phase, marking their first qualifying campaign in six years after finishing third in the WSL last season.
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.
