Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Enzo Fernández as Rodri replacement

Manchester City are set to move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández to replace Rodri, who is closing on a deal with Barcelona, while Arsenal and Manchester United scouts have been closely watching Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kaua Elias. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men's summer grades | Women's grades Trending rumors - Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has emerged as a main candidate to replace Rodri at Manchester City, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. New City boss Enzo Maresca is keen on a reunion with Fernandez, whom he coached at Stamford Bridge, but a fee of over £100 million will be required to land the Argentina international. Sources have told ESPN that 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid, as he enters the final year under contract at the Etihad Stadium. - Meanwhile, Chelsea have also been linked with an unlikely move for Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi, according to Mundo Deportivo. New Blues boss Xabi Alonso is keen on the World Cup winner, but the Gunners are unlikely to move him on, even with new £75 million midfielder Bruno Guimaraes arriving. - Arsenal and Manchester United scouts have been closely watching Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kaua Elias, says The Sun. Elias, 20, scored a hat trick on Monday in the 5-1 win over Kudrivka and is considered a top prospect, who could be available for around €35 million. The Gunners are looking to replace Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus in the final few weeks of the transfer market, with Napoli keen, according to Globo. A €20 million valuation has been set for the transfer as the 29-year-old enters the final year of his contract at the Emirates Stadium. - Turkish giants Trabzonspor are keen to reunite new signing Mohamed Salah with his ex-Liverpool teammate Darwin Núñez, according to iNews. Nunez, 27, was left out of Al Hilal's Saudi Pro League squad when Karim Benzema joined in February 2026, and could depart this summer, but Tottenham are also interested in a €20 million move for the Uruguay international. - Galatasaray have made an opening offer to AC Milan for the signing of winger Rafael Leão, reports Sacha Tavolieri. Negotiations over a reported €60 million deal for the 27-year-old have been ongoing over the past two days, after he made it clear that he wanted a new challenge. The Portugal international has been with AC Milan since 2019, where he has scored 64 Serie A goals. The Turkish club have also added Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, 25, to their shortlist according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Done deals - Real Madrid have signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. A source told ESPN that Madrid will pay a €125 million ($144m) fee, plus €10 million in easily-achievable bonuses and a further €5 million in bonuses that are harder to achieve. Read - Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City, for a fee which could reach £45 million. Read - FC Como have signed wing back Yan Couto from Borussia Dortmund for the 2026- 27 season on loan. ESPN sources - Rodri has given Barcelona the go-ahead to begin talks with Manchester City as they try to beat Real Madrid to a deal for the midfielder. Madrid had been in talks with the player's representatives since last month but, after several days without any progress, Barça have now taken the lead in the race to sign Spain's World Cup-winning captain, a source said. Another source told ESPN that Madrid cannot be entirely ruled out of the race to sign the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, sources said.. Read - Former Mexico winger Hirving "Chucky" Lozano is finalizing a deal to join the LA Galaxy on loan from San Diego FC. The deal would make Lozano a Designated Player (DP) for the Galaxy for the remainder of 2026, with an option to make the move from San Diego permanent next season. Read Other rumors - Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are leading the race to sign Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, from PSG this summer. (L'Equipe) - Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement with defender Micky van de Ven on the terms of a new contract at the club. (Fabrizio Romano) - Liverpool are not currently working on a deal to sign Tottenham full back Djed Spence. (TalkSPORT) - Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Tottenham over a deal to sign defender Cristian Romero. (Fabrizio Romano) - Chelsea have reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign left back Pep Chavarria, with the 28-year-old set for a medical before signing for the Blues. (Fabrizio Romano) - Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Marseille over a deal to sign Geronimo Rulli. The goalkeeper is set to replace James Trafford, who was confirmed as a new Leeds signing on Thursday. (Footmercato) - Hull City are showing interest in Lorient defender Nathaniel Adjei, with the Premier League club requesting the terms of a potential deal. (Sacha Tavolieri) - Roony Bardghji is looking to leave Barcelona this summer for more playing time, as the club is open to sanctioning an exit with the option of a return clause in any deal. (AS) - Davide Frattesi is keen to swap Inter Milan in favor of Juventus, as the 26-year-old midfielder is keen to work under Bianconeri boss Luciano Spaletti again. (Gazzetta dello Sport) - Douglas Luiz has turned down the opportunity to play for Everton, as the midfielder's future at Juventus remains in doubt. The Brazilian spent last season on loan with Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa in the Premier League. (Gazzetta dello Sport)