Real Madrid is reportedly confident in its pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with a deal potentially being finalized after a meeting on Thursday. Rodri, a 30-year-old Spanish international, has one year remaining on his contract with Manchester City.
The transfer market is seeing increased activity across Europe. Inter Milan is exploring options to sign Liverpool's 25-year-old English midfielder Curtis Jones. However, Juventus's agreement with Paris St-Germain for the loan and potential purchase of striker Randal Kolo Muani could impact other transfer plans.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa has had a 30 million euro (£26 million) offer for Palmeiras forward Allan, 22, rejected. Hull City is in talks with Aston Villa regarding a permanent transfer for Jamaica winger Leon Bailey, 28.
In other potential moves, Brentford is nearing a deal for Lens and Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare, 24. Fulham is reportedly close to signing Spanish duo Cesar Palacios, 21, and Gonzalo Garcia, 22, from Real Madrid.
Nottingham Forest has seen a 20 million euro offer for Israeli international Anan Khalaili, 21, rejected by Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The club is also in line to sign Portuguese midfielder Gustavo Sa, 21, from Famalicao, who would then likely move to Olympiacos on loan.
Crystal Palace's pursuit of Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima, 24, has stalled. Ipswich Town is showing interest in Standard Liege's English defender Henry Lawrence, 24.
Manchester United is reportedly open to selling several young players, including goalkeeper Radek Vitek, 22, defender Harry Amass, 19, and midfielders Toby Collyer, 22, and Dan Gore, 21.