Barcelona have submitted a second, improved offer of £51.4 million for Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, 30, as the Spanish giants step up their pursuit of the reigning Ballon d'Or holder, according to Sport.

Romero wanted by Arsenal — but Spurs will not sell

Cristian Romero has made clear his desire to join Arsenal, yet Tottenham are firm in their refusal to let the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back cross north London to their rivals, the Sun reports. Separately, Romero has also been identified as an option for Barcelona, who are simultaneously preparing to send Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo, 27, to Liverpool on loan, per Mundo Deportivo.

Diomande heading to Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest are poised to complete the signing of Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 22, from Sporting for a fee of £34 million, the Athletic reports.

Torres pushes for PSG move

Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26, has informed Barcelona of his wish to join Paris St-Germain after agreeing personal terms with the European champions, according to ESPN.

McNeil and Johnson potential swap deal

Everton and Crystal Palace have held discussions over a potential swap arrangement involving English winger Dwight McNeil, 26, and Wales winger Brennan Johnson, 25, the Times reports.

Tottenham in advanced talks for Savinho

Tottenham have entered advanced negotiations with Manchester City over the signing of Brazil winger Savinho, 22, with a package worth £60 million believed to be sufficient to finalise a deal, Football Insider reports.

Aston Villa close in on Ruggeri

Aston Villa are nearing a full agreement to sign Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri, 24, from Atletico Madrid, according to the Athletic.

Charles could still move to Leeds

Southampton's Shea Charles may yet end up at Leeds rather than Fulham if Leeds improve on Fulham's current £30 million offer for the Northern Ireland midfielder, 22, Football Insider reports.

More transfer snippets

Niclas Fullkrug has agreed personal terms with Venezia, but West Ham's valuation of the Germany striker, 33, has so far blocked the transfer, according to Bild. West Ham, meanwhile, have reached an agreement in principle to bring Israel winger Manor Solomon, 27, from Tottenham, per the Athletic. Finally, Fenerbahce are close to finalising the signing of Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 33, from Napoli — a move that will trigger a sell-on fee owed to Chelsea, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.