Manchester City are weighing up a potential transfer move for Brazil international Rodrygo, with Real Madrid valuing the 24-year-old winger at around €80m (£69.3m), according to ESPN.
Pep Guardiola’s side are not alone in monitoring his situation, as Arsenal are also keen, while Liverpool see him as a possible replacement for Luis Díaz, who joined Bayern Munich earlier in this summer transfer window (Teamtalk).
Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounds the future of Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo. Reports from The Sun claim that Ange Postecoglou and José Mourinho are contenders to take charge should Forest decide to change the dugout.
Real Madrid are also tracking Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, the 21-year-old England international who has impressed since breaking into the Premier League, according to AS (Spanish).
In transfer tussles involving strikers, Aston Villa appear set to miss out on Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, with the Blues holding firm on a £70m valuation (Sun).
At Old Trafford, goalkeeper André Onana is expected to stay put despite speculation over his future. The Mail reports that Manchester United have been linked with Royal Antwerp’s Belgian shot-stopper Senne Lammens, 23, though Antwerp are holding out for around £17m (Sun).
Tottenham remain determined to land Manchester City’s exciting winger Savinho, 21. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed Spurs are preparing an improved offer in excess of £60m for the Brazilian talent.
West Ham have turned their attention to Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa. The Guardian reports that the Hammers’ opening bid was rejected, worth £14m plus £2.6m in add-ons, but Footmercato (French) notes they are expected to return with an improved proposal.
Meanwhile, Everton are in talks with Villarreal over a deal for 21-year-old Cameroonian forward Etta Eyong, according to El Chiringuito (Spanish).
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