Transfer news LIVE: Barcelona agree Rodri deal, Liverpool's Barcola boost, £60m for Arsenal to sign star

Hello and welcome to Mirror Football's transfer live blog for Monday, August 16.

The big news on Sunday night is that Rodri is poised to join Barcelona in a deal worth £65.4m. Manchester City had hoped Rodri would sign a new contract at the Etihad, but with his deal entering the final year, it became clear the Ballon d'Or winner would not commit. He is now set to undergo a medical before signing a four-year contract with the Spanish giants.

While Lille remain in talks with a number of clubs over their Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. City are one of the clubs in talks with the Ligue 1 side regarding a deal for Bouaddi as they replenish their midfield.

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Bradley Barcola also received a boost on Sunday after he was left out of the Paris Saint-Germain squad for the French Super Cup final against Lens. That development comes after PSG completed the signing of Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona for £42.7m.

The French giants also secured the signing of Mika Godts from Ajax over the weekend. The deal could be worth up to €55million (£47m; $63.63m) to Ajax, consisting of an initial fee of €45m, plus €10m in potential add-ons.

Arsenal, meanwhile, may have to fork out at least £60m if they hope to sign Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen before next month's transfer deadline. The Gunners are looking to add firepower to their attack this summer, having missed out on Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior following a long and drawn-out transfer saga.

Lille remain in talks with a number of clubs over their Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Manchester City are believed to be one of the clubs in talks with the Ligue 1 side regarding a deal for Bouaddi as they are in the process of replenishing their midfield.

But while confirming the interest in Bouaddi, Lille head coach Davide Ancelotti admitted he hopes the midfielder remains with his club this summer.

“Bouaddi is a very good player,” Ancelotti, the son of the Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, said.

“He is available [in terms of his fitness] and he played 45 minutes. But that is only because I have to manage his minutes. Next week we start the season and I consider him as an available player for me.

“Of course, there are negotiations. There is interest from so many clubs. He is a really, really good player and I hope that he is going to stay with us.”

Bouaddi, who impressed at the World Cup, played the second half in Lille’s 1-1 draw with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.

And when asked about his qualities, Ancelotti added: “What makes him so special? He has a huge personality.

“He is incredibly intelligent on and off the pitch, he is really mature. He is 18 years old but he looks like he is 32 when he is on the pitch.

So, the big news last night, in case you missed it, is that Rodri is poised to join Barcelona in a deal worth £65.4m.

City had hoped Rodri would sign a new contract at the Etihad, but with his deal entering the final year, it became clear the Ballon d'Or winner would not commit.

Good morning and welcome to the Mirror Football's live news and transfers blog on Monday, August 16.

Amar Dedic has arrived ahead of completing his move to Newcastle from Benfica tomorrow.

Defender Dayann Methalie has arrived in the North East ahead of his move to Sunderland, per Sky Sports.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez will not be heading to Juventus this summer. The Italian side have decided not to proceed such is the gap in valuation over the play.

It seems everyone still wants to conduct some business before the window shuts. Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is happy with the transfers completed so far but would like to see more players come through the door.

Christopher Nkunku has been deemed surplus to requirements at AC Milan and Newcastle are among the teams linked to signing him this summer, per Marca.

Manchester City have agreed to sell Rodri to Barcelona in a deal worth up to £65million.

The Spaniard is set to put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Barca, who'll pay an initial £51m.

Rodri had entered the final year of his contract with City, with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi set to replace him.

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Barcelona for Rodri, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Mikel Arteta admitted that his side had been working for weeks trying to improve their ranks. Asked about only having one defender among his substitutes, the Spaniard offered his take.

"Well, we know that there are certain areas that, through injuries, we are weaker and we need to strengthen," he said.

Enzo Maresca was asked about the prospect of Manchester City signing Ayyoub Bouaddi before the transfer window closes. It became clear he wants reinforcements.

"He's still a Lille player," said Maresca. "But any new signing, any new player, for sure as soon as they arrive it's better.

Tottenham have snubbed Juventus’ attempt to sign Guglielmo Vicario on loan. Gazzetta dello Sport report that Spurs are not interested in a loan without an obligation to buy.

Curtis Jones has been left out of Liverpool's squads for friendlies today. The Reds are scheduled to face Como.

Taiwo Awoniyi said goodbye to Nottingham Forest's fans at half-time of the club's friendly against Brest. The forward received a guard of honour from his team-mates as he walked out after a deal was agreed with Coventry.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that Manchester City must keep Rodri. The Spain star has been linked with both Real Madrid and Barcelona this summer with his contract at the Etihad ticking down.

The pundit believes City's struggles against Arsenal in the Community Shield mean one thing.

It is claimed that Solly March has been training with Crystal Palace following his departure from Brighton this summer.

Nottingham Forest are admirers of Rennes midfielder, Jordan James.

The Tricky Trees are on the market for a new central player following Elliot Anderson's departure for Manchester City, with 22-year-old James highlighted as a potential target.

As per TEAMtalk, Jose Moutinho has granted Real Madrid approval to try to sign Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal.

It is claimed that discussions with the North London team have taken place, and that the Gunners would be open to a departure should a suitable proposal for the 26-year-old midfielder land.

Speaking on The Good, the Bad and the Football, Paul Scholes said: "I can't believe they [Manchester United] are not TRYING to buy Adam Wharton.

Sky Sports report that Dayann Methalie is set to travel to Wearside on Sunday evening.

He will then undergo a medical with the Black Cats ahead of signing what is believed to be a five-year contract with the club.

Chrstian Kofane's agent, Eric Depolo, has confirmed that Arsenal are monitoring the Bayer Leverkusen forward.

As per Sky Germany, Hamburger SV are set to acquire Sebastiaan Bornauw on loan with an option to buy.

That option is valued at between £3.4m and £4.2m.

The Athletic report that Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Parma for Zion Suzuki.

As per the Athletic, Juventus have submitted a fresh bid for Emiliano Martinez.

The Old Lady are willing to pay Aston Villa £8.5m for the 33-year-old goalkeeper, comprising of a £6m flat fee and £2.5m in add-ons.

Bradley Barcola has been included as a part of Luis Enrique's 23-man squad to face Lens in the Trophee des Champions on Sunday evening.

As per 343 Digital, Dursun Ozbek has confirmed in private that Victor Osimhen will not be sold this summer, despite interest from Arsenal.