The summer transfer window is heating up as major clubs finalize deals ahead of the new season. Manchester City's Spanish captain Rodri is reportedly set to finalize a move to La Liga champions Barcelona, with a four-year contract expected to be signed on Tuesday.
Rodri is anticipated to arrive in Barcelona on Monday evening to undergo a medical ahead of his transfer, which is valued at £64.5 million. The club plans to officially unveil him on Wednesday. In a separate move, former City full-back Joao Cancelo is also scheduled to arrive in Barcelona on Monday to complete his return to the club from Al Hilal.
Elsewhere, Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is en route to Turin for his medical examination with Juventus. The Italian club has agreed to an initial loan deal for the 29-year-old, with an option to purchase for £8.5 million. Vicario was a target for Juventus for some time, and the club turned to him after a transfer for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez fell through. Aston Villa is reportedly in talks to sign Zion Suzuki from Parma for £30 million, with the Japanese international also scheduled for a medical on Monday.
In other transfer news, Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie arrived in the United Kingdom on Sunday for his medical at Sunderland. The France U21 international is expected to finalize his £25.7 million move pending the results of his tests. Benfica right-back Amar Dedic arrived in Newcastle on Sunday night ahead of his medical, with negotiations at an advanced stage for a £29.5 million transfer. The 23-year-old Bosnian international is expected to be integrated into the squad to face Liverpool next weekend.
Newcastle United has also held discussions with Bayern Munich regarding a move for Joao Palhinha and is considering other targets, including Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall. Nottingham Forest is also reportedly preparing another offer for the Swedish player. The transfer window remains open until September 1.