Tottenham Hotspur expresses optimism about signing Savinho from Manchester City, with reports confirming their confidence in securing the 22-year-old Brazil winger. This comes as Real Madrid cools their interest in Rodri, the 30-year-old Spain midfielder, indicating no plans for a summer transfer. Meanwhile, AC Milan keeps a close watch on Phil Foden, the 26-year-old England midfielder, although any potential deal hinges on their ability to sell Rafael Leao, the 27-year-old Portugal forward.

In other transfer news:

• Leicester City defender Ben Nelson has expressed his desire to leave the club, attracting interest from Manchester United and West Ham.
• Arsenal prepares to sign Elijah Upson, the 18-year-old English defender, after he declined a new contract with Tottenham.
• Joao Palhinha, the 31-year-old Portugal midfielder, is expected back at Bayern Munich for pre-season, debunking rumors of a move to Aston Villa.
• Liverpool aims to sign Samuel Martinez, a 17-year-old Colombian midfielder from Atletico Nacional, for approximately £750,000.
• Cristian Romero, the 28-year-old Tottenham and Argentina defender, garners interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid.
• Juventus leads the pursuit of Folarin Balogun, a 25-year-old USA forward from Monaco, ahead of Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland.
• Chelsea continues negotiations for Maxence Lacroix, the 26-year-old France defender, but Crystal Palace’s asking price of about £70m is a significant hurdle.
• Juventus also maintains interest in Richarlison, the 29-year-old Brazil forward from Tottenham.