Rodri Transfer: Real Madrid Target Man City Midfielder

Real Madrid are confident of securing a £43m deal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri following a scheduled meeting on Thursday.

Los Blancos push for midfield reinforcement

The Spanish giants believe they can land the 30-year-old playmaker for a fee between £34m and £43m.

The influential lynchpin currently has just one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.

An agreement could be reached swiftly if talks between the respective parties progress positively this week.

Elsewhere in Europe, Inter Milan are exploring a renewed approach for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

The Serie A heavyweights are also monitoring defensive options from the English top flight.

A potential free transfer for England international John Stones could end the Italian club’s pursuit of Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero.

Juventus have successfully negotiated a move for Paris St-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani.

The French international will arrive in Turin on an initial loan deal containing an obligation to buy.

The total package for the former Eintracht Frankfurt attacker could eventually reach £43m including add-ons.

Brentford are nearing the acquisition of Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare as a direct replacement for Jordan Henderson.

Aston Villa have seen a £26m proposal for Brazilian prospect Allan quickly dismissed by Palmeiras.

However, the Midlands outfit are currently in negotiations to sell winger Leon Bailey to Championship side Hull City.

Meanwhile, new Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa is raiding former employers Real Madrid for attacking duo Cesar Palacios and Gonzalo Garcia.

Manchester United are actively looking to offload several fringe prospects, including Radek Vitek and Harry Amass.

Nottingham Forest have suffered a setback after Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise rejected a €20m offer for Anan Khalaili.

The Tricky Trees are, however, poised to secure Portuguese midfielder Gustavo Sa before loaning him directly to Olympiacos.

Finally, Crystal Palace have been forced to assess alternative targets after their pursuit of Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima stalled.