Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip

Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip Real Madrid are confident of completing a deal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, the 30‑year‑old Spain international who has one year remaining on his contract. The club expects to pay between €40 million and €50 million (£34 million–£43 million) and says an agreement could be reached after a meeting scheduled for Thursday. Inter Milan may revive their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, aged 25. At the same time, a potential free‑transfer arrival of John Stones, 32, at Inter could jeopardise the chances of Argentine defender Cristian Romero, 28, moving from Tottenham to the Italian side. Juventus have agreed terms with Paris Saint‑Germain for the acquisition of French striker Randal Kolo Muani. The arrangement is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, with a total possible outlay of around €50 million (£43 million) plus add‑ons. Brentford are nearing a deal to bring in Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare, 24, from Lens, intending him to replace Jordan Henderson in the squad. Aston Villa’s €30 million (£26 million) bid for Palmeiras winger Allan, 22, was turned down by the Brazilian club. Hull City are in discussions with Aston Villa over a permanent transfer for Jamaican winger Leon Bailey, 28. Fulham are close to signing two players from Real Madrid: attacking midfielder Cesar Palacios, 21, and striker Gonzalo Garcia, 22. The Cottagers note that former manager Alvaro Arbeloa briefly coached the side last season. Nottingham Forest saw a €20 million offer for Israeli international Anan Khalaili, 21, who can operate as a right‑sided wing‑back or winger, rejected by Belgian side Royale Union Saint‑Gilloise. Manchester United are open to selling goalkeeper Radek Vitek, 22, and defender Harry Amass, 19. Midfielders Toby Collyer, 22, and Dan Gore, 21, are also listed as surplus to requirements. The club is also working on a move to sign Portuguese midfielder Gustavo Sa, 21, from Famalicao, with the player expected to join Olympiacos on loan afterward. Crystal Palace’s attempt to acquire French defender Chrislain Matsima, 24, from Augsburg has stalled, prompting the Eagles to look elsewhere. Ipswich Town are monitoring the situation regarding English defender Henry Lawrence, 24, of Standard Liege, who previously featured for Chelsea.