Transfer rumour roundup: Rodri gives green light to Galactico switch; Arsenal scramble for defensive reinforcements

Transfer rumour roundup: Rodri gives green light to Galactico switch; Arsenal scramble for defensive reinforcementsThe transfer rumour mill rumbles on. Here are the latest rumours from around Europe's top leagues.

>Real Madrid are stepping up their pursuit of Rodri, as the Spanish side look to make the Golden Ball winner their latest Galactico signing.

>The 30-year-oldoutlined his desire for a La Liga move earlier this year and name-checked Real Madrid as a potential destination. Sky Sports are reporting that the Madrid mission to land Rodri is gathering steam. The Manchester City midfielder, who has less than a year left on his deal, has given the green light to the transfer.

>Sky Sports are also running Arsenal's interest in England internationals Ezri Konsa and John Stones. With William Saliba stricken with a bad back and out for an 'extended period', the Gunners are looking to bring in cover. Stones is on the search for a new club as a free agent, with North London a potential destination.

>Turkish transfer talk now, and Sözcü say Fenerbahce are set to hold talks withOllie Watkins over a move to the Süper Lig. Fresh from signing Mason Greenwood and Vedat Muriqi, the Turkish team want another forward to fuel their title challenge. Villa are reportedly prepared to let Watkins leave for the right price, as Unai Emery eyes a reunion with Nicolas Jackson.

>Also on the hunt for a striker areBarcelona, who have been rebuffed in attempts to land Julian Alvarez. Atletico Madrid have been firm in their stance that Alvarez is not for sale, despite a big bid on the table from Barca. According to Mundo Deportivo, ex-Liverpool goal-getter Darwin Nunez has been earmarked as a potential, more cost-effective, alternative.

>Finally,Chelsea's capture of Maxence Lacroix should be a domino effect for departures at Stamford Bridge. Como have upped their offer to sign Trevoh Chalobah, who is keen on a switch to Serie A. Axel Disasi is also on the hunt for a new club with Roma interested.