Man City transfer news: Rodri pushing for Real Madrid move despite being set to undergo back surgery

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is said to be pushing for a move to Real Madrid after winning the World Cup with Spain - Daily Mail

Rodri's future could have a direct impact on what happens with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga amid interest from several Premier League clubs - Daily Mail

Any hopes of a transfer move may be impacted by reports that the Spain captain is set to undergo surgery on a back injury - The Athletic

Liverpool believe they are in the driving seat in the race to sign Bradley Barcola, who is also linked with Arsenal - The Sun

Bruno Fernandes is expected to confirm that he is pledging his future to Manchester United at the end of this month - Daily Mirror

Manchester United are close to completing the double signing of youth starlets David Eze and Karim Cassim from Manchester City - Daily Mail

CHAMPIONSHIP

Wolves were forced to cancel training after forward Tolu Arokodare refused to leave despite being banned by boss Cesar Peixoto - Daily Mirror

WORLD CUP

Argentina coach Roberto Ayala claimed that footage showing him 'punching' Spain star Dani Olmo after the World Cup final was 'more of a push' - Daily Mirror

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Manchester United youngster Tyler Fletcher prefers to stay put at Old Trafford this season despite interest from Scotland - Daily Mail

Dundee United are closing in on Ivory Coast youngster Abdoulaye Yoro - The Scottish Sun