Transfer Roundup: Man City Open Pedro Neto Talks, Newcastle Hold Firm on Lewis Hall, Rodri Wants Real Madrid

Manchester City have made contact with Pedro Neto's camp as they explore a deal for the Chelsea winger, according to insider. New City boss Enzo Maresca wants to be reunited with his former Blues star, but the move is tied to Savinho's future. Tottenham are pushing to sign Savinho and also have Neto on their shortlist as a backup. Savinho's switch has been progressing slowly, so if he ends up at Spurs, City are expected to step up their pursuit of Neto. However, City do not want to overpay, meaning Chelsea's asking price will be decisive. Newcastle have made it absolutely clear to Manchester United that Lewis Hall is not for sale. The England international has become a key target for the Red Devils, who want left-back reinforcements, and has been linked with Old Trafford for weeks. Newcastle are adamant they do not want to lose him and have reiterated that message to intermediaries working on United's behalf. It is worth remembering the Magpies took the same line with Bruno Guimaraes, who is now expected to join Arsenal. Rodri has told clubs interested in him that his priority is Real Madrid. According to the report, a verbal agreement with Los Blancos is already in place. The Manchester City midfielder wants to return to Spain and specifically to his hometown of Madrid, with talks over a move now ongoing. City would prefer not to lose the 30-year-old this summer, but they may be fighting a losing battle. Barcelona and PSG have also been linked with the World Cup Golden Ball winner, but Rodri's mind appears made up. Arsenal are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over Ethan Nwaneri, per Carlo Pellegatti. The 20-year-old is coming off a disappointing season and is facing an uncertain future in North London. Nwaneri has attracted interest from a number of clubs, and a departure is looking increasingly realistic. AC Milan have made contact but cannot match Arsenal's €40m valuation unless they sell Rafael Leao. Leipzig are willing to pay that using the Yan Diomande funds, and they may allow the Gunners to include a buy-back clause. Tottenham are not interested in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international has been made available after a mixed loan spell at Bayern Munich and has not convinced Xabi Alonso, who has just added Danny Welbeck. Jackson will be allowed to leave Chelsea, but Spurs are not among the interested clubs. The north London side are looking for a wide forward, not a No.9. Elsewhere, Chelsea are willing to listen to loan offers for Josh Acheampong. Thiago Pitarch's future at Real Madrid is uncertain after a knee problem disrupted his preseason. A former Manchester United winger has contract agreements with several clubs in Europe and the Middle East but is taking his time. Mohamed Salah has reportedly agreed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor. Crystal Palace are close to a deal for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo. Bournemouth's Rayan is Liverpool's alternative if they cannot reach an agreement with PSG for Bradley Barcola. PSG have not agreed a fee with Ajax for Mika Godts. Fiorentina are finalizing a loan deal for Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono.