Friday Transfer Rumour Round-Up

Last Updated : 08-Aug-2025 by Footymad

Arsenal and Tottenham are waiting for a signal from Brazil international Rodrygo, 24, before making a move for the Real Madrid forward, who is surplus to requirements under Xabi Alonso.

Chelsea want £48m for 24-year-old Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson. Bayern Munich have reportedly contacted the club, while Newcastle are monitoring developments and are expected to make an offer in the hope of resolving the stalemate with Alexander Isak, who is determined to force a move to Liverpool.

AC Milan are interested in taking Rasmus Hojlund from Man Utd on loan, but the Red Devils ideally want to sell the Danish striker for £30m.

Man City have turned down an offer from Roma for Claudio Echeverri as they want to loan the 19-year-old Argentine midfielder to Girona.