Transfer Rumors: Barcelona Monitoring Rodri Twist, Arsenal Push for Bruno Guimaraes

The transfer rumor mill is turning at full speed, and the latest stories from August 4 are headlined by a potential Rodri twist and Arsenal's push for one of Newcastle's key players. Barcelona are monitoring Real Madrid's pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old wants to return to Spain this summer, and Real Madrid have made contact, with personal terms reportedly in place. However, no agreement has been reached with City. Barcelona are ready to pounce if Madrid cannot get a deal over the line, and have already asked City about the conditions needed to sign the World Cup Golden Ball winner. Arsenal are determined to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this week. The Gunners made a formal offer of around €80 million on Monday, but Newcastle immediately rejected it. Talks are continuing, though, and Arsenal are expected to come back with another bid. Guimaraes has reportedly told those around him that he only wants to join the North London club, and sources close to the player believe a breakthrough is possible before the week is out. Liverpool have entered formal talks with PSG over Bradley Barcola. The France international has become a priority target for the Reds and is keen on the move after feeling increasingly disillusioned in Paris. PSG would prefer to keep him, but with several attacking arrivals expected, they may soften their stance. There is still a considerable gap between the two clubs' valuations, but Liverpool are actively working on a deal. Juventus, meanwhile, are interested in taking Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee on an initial loan, mediaing the structure Barcelona used for Marcus Rashford last summer. That move could depend on Jonathan David leaving the club, and it comes despite Juventus having signed Randal Kolo Muani from PSG. Ricky Massara, the club's new director who tried to sign Zirkzee for Roma in January, is driving the interest. Newcastle have also made early contact with Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt, though there has been no contact between clubs yet. Porto are relaxed, with Froholdt protected by an €85 million release clause and publicly committed to staying. The rest of the rumor list includes Fenerbahce closing in on Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr, Roma exploring a Nico Paz-style deal for Real Madrid striker Endrick, and Stuttgart attacker Bilal El Khannouss open to a Premier League return after receiving enquiries from two unnamed clubs. Arsenal are finally set to sign Blackburn teenager Igor Tyjon, Crystal Palace have made Chelsea defender Axel Disasi their top target to replace Maxence Lacroix, and Chido Obi is expected to leave Manchester United on loan. Hull have seen two bids for Mert Komur rejected by Augsburg, while Tottenham's Mikey Moore is keen on a loan move to Koln.