Real Madrid are pursuing Chelsea's Enzo Fernández as a fallback option if their £50 million bid for Manchester City's Rodri fails, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish giants have long admired Rodri, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 but has struggled with knee and hamstring injuries. Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton is also on Madrid's radar.

Meanwhile, RB Leipzig plans to offer Yan Diomande an improved contract to fend off interest from Liverpool, who view the teenage winger as a potential replacement for departing legend Mohamed Salah. Leipzig reportedly want €100 million for the sought-after prospect. In other transfer news, Juventus are monitoring Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, with sporting director Marco Ottolini set to watch him play for Uruguay.

Cristiano Ronaldo is attempting to lure Casemiro to the Saudi Pro League as the Brazilian midfielder prepares to leave Manchester United on a free transfer. Newcastle United have agreed to sign 16-year-old Ecuadorian winger Johan Martinez from Independiente del Valle, though he won't join until turning 18. The teenager joins a pipeline that previously produced Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo and Arsenal's Piero Hincapié.