Ogden: Rodri's transfer to Real Madrid will happen (1:56) ESPN Jul 30, 2026, 04:00 AM ET Spain's FIFA World Cup-winning captain Rodri is moving closer to joining Real Madrid this summer, while Manchester City are targeting Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi to replace him. Personal terms are understood to be in place, with the La Liga side now focused on agreeing a transfer fee with City, who have already rejected an initial approach. Madrid remain optimistic a deal can be completed, as Rodri is keen on returning to Spain after entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are closing in on signing Morocco's young World Cup star Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to Nicolo Schira. Bouaddi, 18, is "one step away" from leaving Lille to join Premier League giants City, with personal terms already agreed. A transfer fee has not been reported, but Lille were previously demanding €80 million for Bouaddi.

Inter Milan are ready to step up their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones if Davide Frattesi leaves the club this summer, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The Serie A champions have identified the England international as their priority midfield target and are expected to revive negotiations with Liverpool once funds become available through player exits. Juventus are closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kerim Alajbegovic, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Bosnia-Herzegovina international, who starred for his nation at this summer's FIFA World Cup, is in final negotiations with Juve after a €35 million transfer fee was negotiated between the two clubs.

Paris Saint-Germain are making "good progress" in their pursuit of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Footmercato. Contact has been established between all parties involved, with PSG officials now keen to make an official offer. Suzuki, who starred for Japan at the 2026 World Cup, could be sent straight out on loan should the European champions sign him, with Matvei Safonov likely to remain their first-choice goalkeeper.