Barcelona have given Atlético Madrid a deadline of July 31 to accept their offer for Argentina striker Julián Álvarez, with bids reaching €100 million so far. Atlético president Enrique Cerezo insists the club will not sell, despite interest from Real Madrid and the player's desire to leave. Meanwhile, Manchester City midfielder Rodri wants to join Real Madrid, though The Athletic reports Madrid have no intention of signing him.

Other key rumors include Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck not joining Madrid due to an expired clause and a long-term injury. Aston Villa are discussing a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, while Manchester City plan to block any exit for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. Leicester defender Ben Nelson, with 12 months left on his contract, attracts interest from Manchester United and West Ham.

Chelsea are set to make Morgan Rogers the most expensive British player in history after agreeing a £117 million deal with Aston Villa, beating Arsenal to the 23-year-old forward. Additional rumors involve Liverpool signing Colombian youngster Samuel Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho prioritizing a move to AS Roma, and Arsenal closing in on 18-year-old center back Elijah Upson.