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Real Madrid Eye Man City’s Rodri, Sources Say

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Reports suggest Manchester City’s Rodri is attracting interest from Real Madrid, while Manchester United’s Harry Maguire could be heading to Saudi Arabia. Liverpool are reportedly prepared to make a significant investment in Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise.

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a substantial offer of £130m for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, 29. (Star on Sunday), external

Saudi Pro-League clubs Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 32. (Sunday Mirror), external

Manchester United reportedly have the option to extend Maguire’s contract beyond next summer, but are unlikely to do so. (Sunday Express), external

Liverpool are reportedly prepared to invest £130m in Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, 23, as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, 33, in the 2026 summer transfer window. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Liverpool are reportedly unwilling to let Ibrahima Konate leave in January amid reported interest from Real Madrid, and are determined to retain the 26-year-old despite his recent form. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly believes boss Ruben Amorim deserves a full season in charge at Old Trafford. (The I – subscription required), external

Former Barcelona coach Xavi has reportedly instructed his representatives to decline offers from Saudi Pro-League clubs in case the Manchester United managerial position becomes available. (Caughtoffside), external

Brentford are reportedly willing to pay Villarreal £26m for 21-year-old Cameroon striker Etta Eyong. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Barcelona are reportedly set to increase their interest in Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 25, who will be available on a free transfer next summer. (Sport – in Spanish), external

Bayern Munich have reportedly identified AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 30, as a potential replacement for Manuel Neuer, 39. (Teamtalk), external

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