Real Madrid are reportedly feeling bullish about their chances of prising Rodri away from Manchester City, according to BBC Sport's Saturday gossip column, as the Spanish giants continue to be linked with the midfielder.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are said to be exploring a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez that could involve a player makeweight alongside a cash payment, as the Gunners look to bolster their attacking options.
In Italy, Roma are understood to have identified Fulham winger Oscar Bobb as a target, though there's no indication yet of how advanced any interest might be.
As always with transfer gossip this early in the window, these are far from confirmed deals — more indications of clubs' thinking and scouting priorities than agreements close to being signed. BBC Sport notes plenty more speculation is doing the rounds, with Rodri's future at City likely to remain one of the biggest storylines to watch as speculation intensifies over the coming weeks.