Transfer rumour roundup: Real Madrid halt midfield hunt after Rodri snub; Arsenal slap £78m tag on Zubimendi

Tuesday's transfer rumours involve Real Madrid's midfield, and Arsenal's asking price for Martin Zubimendi.

Reeling fromRodri's rejection, Real Madrid have decided the midfielder market is not for them this summer. According to Diario AS, the Spanish side believe there isn’t a single midfielder available on the market who is capable of improving their squad.

One player who will remain part of the Real Madrid midfield isAurelien Tchouameni. The Frenchman has agreed terms on a new deal at the Bernabeu, ending Manchester United's optimism that a deal could be done. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tchouameni has chosen to remain at Real, despite Premier League interest.

It's certainly been a midfielder's market this summer andMartin Zubimendi has found himself in the headlines of late. Chelsea's cheeky approach for the Arsenal man has been met with a minimum £78m asking price, say Mundo Deportivo. Xabi Alonso is keen to sign his compatriot, whose minutes may be compromised by Bruno Guimaraes's arrival in North London.

After being frustrated in their pursuit ofJulian Alvarez, Barcelona are looking at alternatives. Eli Kroupi Junior is a player of interest, though the Bournemouth forward's broken foot has scuppered that move. BILD claim that a more short-term target could emerge, with Alexander Sorloth and Serhou Guirassy on the agenda.

Aston Villa are stepping up efforts to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich, as Unai Emery oversees a rebuild. Amadou Onana's long-term injury and Youri Tielemans' exit have left Villa short in the centre of the pitch. However, Villa could face competition from Newcastle, after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected a move to St James' Park. Palhinha has been earmarked as an alternative.

Finally,Crystal Palace could be set to break their transfer record for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. Foot Mercato report that the Eagles have submitted an offer of €50m, which falls just short of the fee spent to land Jorgen Strand Larsen in January. Nottingham Forest are preparing a rival bid, bolstered by their Elliot Anderson