Transfer rumors, news: Madrid Targets Rodri and Schlotterbeck

Real Madrid has set aside €100 million to pursue Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck, according to Onda Cero. Rodri, aged 29, is expected to cost around €60 million, while Schlotterbeck is keen on a move to Madrid, as reported by Matteo Moretto. Additionally, Nathaniel Brown, a left back for Eintracht Frankfurt, is also under consideration, with interest from Barcelona and Manchester United. Frankfurt's sporting director Markus Krosche expects a fee of at least €60 million for Brown's transfer.

Arsenal faces the necessity to sell at least one player to balance their finances. Captain Martin Ødegaard, winger Gabriel Martinelli, and defender Ben White are among the candidates for departure, as indicated by the Daily Telegraph. After spending over £260 million on new signings, Arsenal must raise funds to meet financial regulations. Concurrently, the Gunners are competing with Manchester United, Chelsea, Ajax, Juventus, and Marseille to secure 18-year-old Fulham defender Samuel Amissah, whose contract will expire this summer. The England U19 international has made the bench seven times this season but has not yet debuted.

Barcelona is exploring options to sign a striker, eyeing either Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid or Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus, according to AS. The club is preparing for the potential departure of 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski when his contract concludes. While Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are considered unlikely options, Alvarez is favored by sporting director Deco, though Atletico would demand around €100 million for his transfer. Vlahovic could leave Juventus for free if he does not renew his contract.

Juventus may pursue Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali if they secure a Champions League spot, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. Currently in sixth place in Serie A, four points behind fourth-placed Roma, Tonali is a top target with an estimated transfer fee of €75 million. Interest in the Italy international is also reported from Arsenal, Manchester United, and Real Madrid.

Atalanta is likely to sign midfielder Yunus Musah from AC Milan permanently after the USMNT player scored two goals in four days, according to Calciomercato. Previously, the 23-year-old was La Dea's least-used player and had not scored in four years. Atalanta has paid €4.5 million for his loan and may seek a discount on the €20 million option to make the deal permanent.