Manchester City are hopeful Rodri will sign a new contract but are braced for a bid from Real Madrid for the World Cup-winning midfielder. Meanwhile, Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has emerged as a top target for Juventus after their move for Randal Kolo Muani collapsed, while Arsenal target Vinicius Jr will not return to Real Madrid training this week amid ongoing speculation. The Gunners are also preparing to intensify talks with Newcastle over Bruno Guimaraes.

Chelsea face a busy period with Liam Delap and Emmanuel Emegha moving closer to the exit just 12 months after arriving. The club would seek a proportionate fee for Pedro Neto amid growing interest, while Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has declared captain Granit Xhaka categorically not for sale. Sean Dyche criticised Everton's transfer strategy as a "show" but praised new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola. Levi Colwill aims to prove his worth after an ACL injury left him feeling "helpless" last season.

In the EFL, Wrexham are closing in on Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray. Scottish football sees Rangers pursuing Amario Cozier-Duberry from Brighton, while Mohamed Diomande insists he is staying. Howard Webb vowed to increase diversity in refereeing. The Indian Commonwealth Games team targets a sell-out at the world's biggest stadium in 2030, and Liam Williams has undergone surgery to straighten his bowed right leg.