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Published27 July 2026
Updated 28 July 2026
Manchester City brace for Real Madrid's Rodri bid, Leeds set to sign James Trafford for £40m, Crystal Palace agree terms with Raphael Le Guen and Real Madrid set to make second Yan Diomande offer.
However, City are bracing themselves for a bid from Spanish giants Real Madrid for the 30-year-old but remain hopeful he will sign a new contract.(Guardian), external
Manchester United have entered advanced talks to send Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25, on a season-long loan to Juventus in a deal that includes an option to buy at £30m.(Sun), external
Real Madrid have made a second offer worth between £94m and £98m for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande but further talks are needed to satisfy RB Leipzig's demands for the 19-year-old, who was also a target for Liverpool. (Sky Sport - in German, external)
Fulham's 29-year-old Serbia international Sasa Lukic is one of a number of midfield targets Ipswich Town are interested in this summer. (Sky Sports, external)
West Ham have turned down a bid for reported Brentfordtarget, right-back El-Hadji Malick Diouf, and want the 21-year-old to help them return to the Premier League. (Football Insider, external)
The Hammers are also interested in a move for Coventry City's USA international striker Haji Wright and Senegal international Habib Diallo, 31, of French club Metz. (Football Insider, external)
