Real Madrid are exploring ways to free up space in their squad as they seek to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodrigo Cascante to bolster their team.

Two French players, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga, have emerged as possible sales to create room in the squad, with Rodri’s deal stalled despite a personal agreement.

In other transfer news, Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye has been targeted by Liverpool, while Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio is also attracting interest. The likes of Ezri Konsa and Matteo Ruggeri are among other names linked with potential moves.

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Latest Transfer Stories (as of August 6, 2026)

Real Madrid have reached an agreement worth up to €140m (£120m) with RB Leipzig for the signing of Yan Diomande (19), Ivory Coast winger, after lengthy negotiations. (Athletic)

Liverpool are exploring a move for Ibrahim Mbaye (18), Paris Saint-Germain and Senegal winger. (Times)

Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Atlético Madrid for Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri (24). (Marca)

Liverpool are considering a move for Raúl Asencio (23), Real Madrid defender, after he was informed he could leave this summer. (Teamtalk)

Fulham are closing in on the signing of Shea Charles (22), Southampton and Northern Ireland midfielder, valued at £30m. (Talksport)

Trabzonspor are working to reunite Darwin Núñez (27), Uruguay forward at Al-Hilal, with his former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah (34) at the Turkish club. (Spor Depor – Turkish)

Aston Villa are bracing for a fresh bid from Arsenal for England defender Ezri Konsa (28), as they attempt to tie him down to a new contract. (Mail)

Real Madrid could make Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) and Eduardo Camavinga (23) available to free up funds for the signing of Rodri (30) from Manchester City. (El Nacional – Spanish)

Hamburg are interested in bringing Sebastiaan Bornauw (27), Belgian defender at Leeds United, back to the Bundesliga. (Hamburger Abendblatt – German)

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