Rodri tells Real Madrid he wishes to join Barcelona as Man City legend prepares to leave Premier League - as Atletico Madrid push on with deal for Cristian Romero: WINDOW WATCH

It's that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.

Here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...

Atletico Madrid remain in talks with Tottenham for Cristian Romero.

Numbers have been discussed between the two clubs, though Atletico have yet to make a formal offer.

Daily Mail Sport reported in July that Atletico had rekindled their long term interest in the Argentina centre back, who also has Inter Milan keen to sign him.

Atletico Madrid remain in talks with Tottenham over Cristian Romero but are yet to table a formal offer

However, the Italians are struggling to meet his personal terms despite offering £34m to Spurs.

Arsenal had enquired to Romero's representatives but that is unlikely with Diego Simeone and Atletico in pole.

Rodri has informed Real Madrid that he wishes to join Barcelona.

The Spanish champions are now in official contact with Manchester City to try and agree a fee though their initial proposal is understood to be closer to £40million, below their valuation.

His representatives say out of respect to Madrid who were 'class in their approach', they were informed that the 30-year-old's preference is to link up with Hansi Flick's squad.

Rodri has informed Real Madrid that he wishes to join Barcelona

Wrexham have asked about Ipswich Town's Alex Palmer as an alternative solution to find a new goalkeeper for the Championship season.

The 29-year-old is valued around £3.5million.

Wrexham have also been talking to Sunderland about Anthony Patterson though he is priced around £8m.

Leicester City's Harry Souttar remains a target too though Sheffield United are also in the mix for the Australia centre back.

Wrexham have asked about Ipswich's Alex Palmer as a potential goalkeeping option

The Blades, meanwhile, are continuing talks with Coventry City over the sale of midfielder Gus Hamer.

The Brazilian is keen to return to Coventry and the chance to play in the Premier League. He has also spoken to manager Frank Lampard.

Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days...

THURSDAY: Man City target new goalkeeper after James Trafford sale

WEDNESDAY: Aston Villa braced for fresh Arsenal bid to sign Ezri Konsa

TUESDAY: Man City step up chase for Chelsea's Pedro Neto

MONDAY: Newcastle reject Arsenal bid for Bruno Guimaraes

SUNDAY: Chelsea seal deal for England's Argentine nemesis

SATURDAY: Man United star becomes target for Spanish club

FRIDAY: Newcastle agree deal for goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek