The summer transfer window is in full swing, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham all working on new signings. The Gunners are pursuing two top midfielders, with Morgan Rogers their priority, while Aston Villa have set a British record £130million asking price. Chelsea are wrapping up a deal for Marco Palestra and continue negotiations for Granit Xhaka and Maxence Lacroix. Manchester United have booked a medical for Colombian wonderkid Cristian Orozco, and Liverpool are turning to Bradley Barcola after missing out on Yan Diomande to Paris Saint-Germain.
Aston Villa set huge Rogers asking price
Aston Villa have placed a British record £130million valuation on Morgan Rogers amid interest from Arsenal, according to The Telegraph. Villa are determined to keep the England international and believe he is worth more than Elliot Anderson, whose £116m move to Manchester City recently set a new benchmark. The valuation reflects Middlesbrough's 20 per cent sell-on clause. Arsenal and Chelsea must now decide whether to meet Villa's asking price.
Tottenham close in on record Tonali deal
Tottenham have offered Sandro Tonali a six-year contract worth £275,000 per week, according to The Mirror, which would make him the highest-paid player in the club's history. Newcastle are demanding £100m for the Italian, but personal terms are not an issue. If Spurs meet the valuation, the midfielder will join Roberto de Zerbi's team.
Cristian Orozco set for Man Utd medical
Cristian Orozco looks set to complete his transfer to Manchester United. A pre-contract agreement was reached last year for the teenage midfielder from Colombian outfit Fortaleza FC. Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra reported that Orozco would travel to the UK on Sunday with United's lead scout in South America, Giuseppe Antonaccio, and undergo a medical ahead of being officially announced around his 18th birthday on July 13.
Chelsea yet to bid for Lacroix, wrap up Palestra deal
Chelsea have yet to submit a bid for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, despite reports suggesting a deal was close. Standard Sport understands the Blues are continuing to evaluate targets. However, they are wrapping up a deal for Italy wing-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta as Xabi Alonso's first signing. Chelsea are also working to convince Sunderland to part ways with Granit Xhaka after an £8m bid was rejected.
Liverpool turn to Barcola as Diomande eyes PSG
Liverpool could turn their attention to Bradley Barcola after receiving a major blow in their pursuit of Yan Diomande. The Reds had hoped to sign the RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star, but the 19-year-old wants to join Paris Saint-Germain and has agreed personal terms. According to talkSPORT, Liverpool may now step up interest in PSG's Barcola, with Said El Mala of Cologne and Matias Fernandez-Pardo of Lille also alternatives.
Liverpool handed key transfer boost
Bradley Barcola is reportedly pushing to leave Paris Saint-Germain, having been identified by Liverpool as a key alternative to Yan Diomande. Liverpool had hoped to secure a blockbuster deal for Diomande this summer after the surprise £34.5million capture of Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna. However, Diomande's preference for PSG has forced Liverpool to explore other options.
Other transfer news
Hayden Hackney is set to join Everton from Middlesbrough for an initial £16.5million fee plus £8million in add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. Clement Lenglet is about to join Benfica from Atletico Madrid, as reported by Marca. Harry Kane is reportedly the subject of shock interest from Barcelona, but The Athletic claims he is likely to sign a new Bayern Munich contract.
