Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid close in on Ivorian star Yan Diomande

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Real Madrid have closed in on RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, while also setting their conditions for any deal involving Vinícius Júnior.

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- Real Madrid have reached agreement on a deal for RB Leipzig's teenage star Yan Diomande, according to Fabrizio Romano. Diomande has been the subject of plenty of interest this summer, with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain among those linked. Diomande will reportedly move for a fee upward of 100 million euros ($114 million) and fly to Madrid this week to complete medical testing and sign a five-year contract with the LaLiga club. The Ivorian winger impressed at the 2026 World Cup and scored 12 Bundesliga goals last season.

- Real Madrid will not consider any offer of less than 160 million euros ($182 million) for a Vinícius Júnior transfer, according to Sport. Sources told ESPN that Arsenal are interested in the Brazil international, who has one year left on his Madrid contract, and have been exploring whether a move would be possible for them financially, but the situation is at a very tentative stage. Should Vinícius fail to sign a new Madrid contract, sources said Arsenal are considered the only possible destination for Vinícius this summer.

- AS Roma is interested in a move for Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford, report Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport. It comes as United are keen to sign Roma's Manu Koné in a transfer switch that could see the player move in the other direction. So far, United are believed to be some way off Roma's valuation of the France midfielder, though the arrival of Rashford could reduce that. The main point of contention for the Serie A side remains Rashford's wage demands.

- Real Madrid are working on a deal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, but they're not the only ones. PSG have made contact with City over the Spain midfielder, according to French outlet RMC Sport. The 30-year-old won the Golden Ball as he guided his country to win this month's World Cup final over Argentina. However, as he enters the final year of his City contract, he would move this summer.

- Inter Milan are considering a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, with the addition of a clause for a permanent move. That's according to Gazzetta dello Sport, who report that Inter are keen to sign the center back but do not agree with Spurs' immediate transfer valuation. For that reason, a loan with an obligation to sign the Argentina international is viewed as a possible compromise. Romero continues to be linked with an exit from Tottenham following the signings of center backs Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi this summer. The 28-year-old has also been linked with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.

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Other rumors

- Young Norway star Antonio Nusa has emerged as a transfer option for AS Roma, as the club made contact with RB Leipzig about a deal for the 21-year-old Norway international winger. (Philipp Hinze)

- Kerim Alajbegovic has agreed to personal terms with Chelsea ahead of a potential move to Stamford Bridge this summer. The 18-year-old winger's contract will last until 2033, with the Blues now closing in on a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. (Nicolo Schira)

- Fiorentina are working on a deal to sign Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuono on loan, as the 18-year-old forward searches for more game time. (Nicolo Schira)

- Napoli are keen on a deal to sign Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile. The 25-year-old played for Chelsea just 16 times across all competitions last season. (The Sun)

- Arsenal are being linked as a "serious" option for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, as the Argentina international continues to be linked with a potential exit. (Ekrem Konur)

- Juventus are set to pick their next goalkeeper in the transfer market, with Tottenham's No. 1 Guglielmo Vicario and Parma ace Zion Suzuki viewed as the main two candidates. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

- Turkish side Besiktas have emerged as a potential destination for Dusan Vlahovic. The striker is a free agent after his contract at Juventus expired, though talks have continued about a possible renewal. (Tuttosport)