Football gossip: Rodri, Vinicius, Zirkzee, Trafford, Suzuki, Le Guen, Mbaye, Diomande, Vargas, Methalie, Lukic

Manchester City are currently preparing for a potential bid from Real Madrid regarding their midfielder Rodri. While Paris St-Germain have explicitly stated they possess no interest in pursuing the 30-year-old, City remain vigilant as they work to secure his future with a new contract offer.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, transfer activity continues at pace. Leeds United appear close to finalizing a deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford for a fee of 40 million pounds. Meanwhile, Manchester United are in advanced talks to send forward Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus on a season-long loan, a move that includes an option to purchase for 30 million pounds.

Crystal Palace have confirmed an agreement on personal terms with Brest defender Raphael Le Guen. In other news, Real Madrid are continuing negotiations with representatives of Vinicius Jr regarding a new long-term contract as Arsenal maintain interest in the Brazilian winger. Real Madrid have also submitted a second offer between 94 and 98 million pounds for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.

Several other clubs are making moves as the window progresses. Sevilla are open to selling Ruben Vargas, drawing interest from Brighton, Newcastle, and Aston Villa. Sunderland have reached a personal agreement with Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, and Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic has emerged as a target for Ipswich Town.