Sports · 25 July 2026

Real Madrid contact Manchester City about Rodri and Leipzig for Diomande

Real Madrid has started talks to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City, according to reports. They've also contacted Leipzig regarding Ivorian star Yan Diomande, despite Liverpool's rejected offer of over €100 million. Meanwhile, Arsenal is preparing a cash-plus-player offer of Viktor Gyokeres for Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 July 2026 at 9:55

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