Real Madrid want Man City’s Rodri – Sunday’s gossip

Real Madrid are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Harry Maguire is interested in moving to Saudi Arabia, and Liverpool are willing to make a big investment in Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.

Real Madrid are plotting an audacious bid to sign Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri and are willing to pay £130m for the 29-year-old. (Sunday Star)

Harry Maguire, 32, a 32-year-old defender between Manchester United and England, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro-League with Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq both interested in his signing. (Sunday Mirror)

United are unlikely to exercise their option to extend Maguire’s contract at Old Trafford beyond the summer. (Sunday Express)

In the summer transfer window for Mohamed Salah, an Egyptian forward, 33, and France winger Michael Olise, 23, are Liverpool willing to spend a sum of £130 million on him. (Fichajes – Spanish)

Despite his subpar start to the season, Liverpool are reluctant to let France’s Ibrahima Konate leave in January amid interest from Real Madrid. However, they are determined to keep the 26-year-old at Anfield for the long term. Football Insider

Co-owner of Manchester United Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes Ruben Amorim deserves a full-year at Old Trafford. (I-subscription is necessary)

In order for former Barcelona manager Xavi to be available if he becomes available, his representatives have instructed his representatives to reject offers from Saudi Pro-League clubs. (Caughtoffside)

Etta Eyong, a 21-year-old striker from Cameroon, is available for £26 million from Villarreal. (Fichajes – Spanish)

Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 25, will become more of a priority for Barcelona once their interest is purged from the top transfer window this summer. (Sports) in Spanish