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.
A pre-season friendly between Bournemouth and Real Betis in Seville descended into a brawl just before half-time, resulting in red cards for former Manchester United winger Antony and Cherries midfielder Alex Scott.
