Barcelona has increased its bid to £51.4m for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, 30, continuing negotiations for the Spain international. Cristian Romero, 28, is reportedly keen to join Arsenal, though Tottenham refuses to facilitate a move to north London rivals. Barcelona may also pursue Romero if they loan Ronald Araujo to Liverpool. Nottingham Forest is set to sign Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, 22, from Sporting for £34m.

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, 26, has agreed personal terms with PSG but insists on a move. Dwight Mc Neil and Brennan Johnson are in a potential swap between Everton/Crystal Palace. Tottenham discussed a £60m package for Brazil winger Savinho, 22.

Aston Villa is nearing an agreement for Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri, 24. Shea Charles could move to Leeds if offered more than Fulham’s £30m bid. Niclas Fullkrug’s transfer to Venezia was blocked by West Ham’s valuation.

West Ham agreed terms for Israel winger Manor Solomon, 27. Fenerbahce is finalizing a deal for Romelu Lukaku, 33, from Napoli, subject to a sell-on fee from Chelsea.