Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip

BBC Sport Wednesday 29 July 2026, 20:31 UTC 1 min read

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Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.

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