Arsenal have earmarked Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz as an ideal alternative to top target Rodrygo, according to a report. The Gunners have been tipped to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding the future of Rodrygo, whom they have supposedly given serious consideration to a move for.

Leeds United are close to an agreement with Udinese for defender Jaka Bijol. A deal for the 26-year-old Slovenia international is expected to be worth around £17million ($23.1m) in addition to add-ons. Bijol has spent three seasons with Udinese, playing 95 times. David Ornstein

Real Madrid are reportedly working on a deal to sign Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer next summer.According to Spanish outlet Marca, the French defender is a top target for