Mudryk, Rodri dominate latest transfer stories

Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk and Manchester City midfielder Rodrigo Cascante, also known as Rodri, are leading the headlines in the latest transfer stories over potential moves.

Rodri’s move to Barcelona is yet to be finalized, as Manchester City demand £80 million while negotiations continue to conclude the deal as soon as possible.

Following the lifting of Mudryk’s ban, Chelsea are looking to loan him to a Premier League club so he can fully regain his fitness and potentially rejoin the team in the future if he impresses, with three clubs racing for his signature.

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Check out the latest transfer stories as of August 12, 2026:

Chelsea are prepared to sanction a loan move for 25-year-old Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, with Coventry City one of three Premier League clubs interested. (Football London)

Barcelona are hopeful of signing Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, 30, by lodging a second bid worth £51.3m. (Times)

Inter Milan are in talks with Tottenham over a deal to sign England right-back Djed Spence for €30m (£25.6m), with the 26-year-old keen to join the Serie A champions. (Athletic)

Manchester United are prioritizing Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, 21, who is also in favor of a move to Old Trafford. (Sun)

Chelsea and Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign England midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly, 19, as Arsenal could be tempted to sell following the arrival of Brazil international Bruno Guimarães, 28, from Newcastle. (Football London)

Manchester United are considering an opening bid for Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys, 21, valued at £30m. (Mirror)

Manchester United also made a move to sign Real Madrid and Brazil forward Endrick, 20, on loan, but manager José Mourinho wants to keep him at the Spanish side beyond the summer. (Mirror)

Napoli are exploring a deal for Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, but Arsenal will only consider selling the 29-year-old if offers start at €20m. (Caught Offside)

Iliman Ndiaye, 26, has turned down an offer to move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, opting to continue with Everton in the Premier League. (Fabrizio Romano)

Everton are pushing to sign a right-back within the next 7–10 days, with Celtic’s Alistair Johnston, 27, West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 28, and Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy, 22, among the targets. (The i)

Crystal Palace centre-back Mofe Jemide, 19, is closing in on a move to Alverca in Portugal’s top division. (Sky Sports)

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