Arsenal star likely to stay at the club, Barcelona make another approach for Rodri – latest transfer reports | OneFootball

Barcelona are hoping their second bid for Rodri will be enough to land the Manchester City midfielder.

The Times say Barca have made a £51.3million offer for Spanish World Cup winner after seeing their initial bid rejected.

It comes after City completed the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille.

Here are the rest of the big transfer stories hitting the headlines today…

Inter keen on Spence as Spurs eye striker

Tottenham and Inter Milan are set to hold further talks over the future of Djed Spence, while Spurs are also discussing a potential move for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun.

Inter believe a £30m fee will be enough to land the 26-year-old, Sky in Italy say, with the defender having attracted interest from several clubs this summer.

Tottenham are also in discussions over a possible move for Folarin Balogun, according to L’Equipe.

The Monaco striker is reportedly valued at around €60m after impressing for the United States at the World Cup.

Spurs are looking to strengthen their attacking options and have made Balogun a potential target.

Inter also want Liverpool’s Jones

Inter are also ready to make a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones as well as Spence, also according to Sky Italy.

The Serie A side are exploring a deal for the England international as they look to add to their midfield options.

Lewis-Skelly likely to stay at Arsenal

Elsewhere, Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly turned down the chance to sign Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly.

The two Premier League rivals were said to have been offered the opportunity to sign the versatile England international, but neither club is currently prepared to pursue a deal.

Manchester United are understood to believe Arsenal’s valuation is too high, with The Sun reporting that the Old Trafford club have concerns over the asking price.

Lewis-Skelly, meanwhile, wants to remain at Arsenal and fight for his place in Mikel Arteta’s squad, according to The Athletic.

Chelsea latest

Chelsea have completed the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano. The Blues have signed the Spanish left-back on a five-year contract, with reports suggesting the initial fee is around £16.3m plus potential add-ons.

However, Chelsea are reportedly willing to allow Mykhailo Mudryk to leave on loan this summer, with Coventry City among the clubs interested in the winger.

Football London reports that the Blues are open to a temporary move as Mudryk looks to return to regular first-team football.

Coventry, managed by former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, are among the clubs exploring a possible deal.

Everton keen on Walker as Ndiaye turns down exit

Meanwhile, Everton are interested in signing Kyle Walker, according to The Sun.

Iliman Ndiaye has turned down the opportunity to join Al Hilal because he wants to remain in the Premier League, according to Fabrizio Romano.