The summer transfer window is in full swing as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all look to strengthen ahead of the new season. Arsenal have missed out on a deal for Morgan Rogers but are expected to announce the signing of Christos Tzolis as they continue to pursue Bruno Guimaraes, while Nico Williams is said to have re-emerged as a target for the Premier League champions.
Chelsea are the team that has hijacked Arsenal's move for Rogers after agreeing a stunning £117million fee with Aston Villa, and official confirmation of the switch is imminent. The England international could be joined in west London by Maxence Lacroix as the Blues are in talks with Crystal Palace to sign the central defender.
Manchester United Open Talks for Ismaila Sarr
Manchester United have opened talks to sign Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, according to a report from Foot Mercato, who claim the Senegal international considers a move to Old Trafford his dream transfer. However, United may find it difficult to strike a deal for Sarr given how important he is to Palace.
Ipswich Eye Celtic's Daizen Maeda
Ipswich have held talks with Celtic over a deal to sign forward Daizen Maeda, with the Japan international wanting to move to England, Sky Sports reports. Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has already confirmed that the player, who is entering the final year of his deal, could leave.
Spurs Close in on Key Arrival
Tottenham are set to bring in Andrew Crofts to Roberto De Zerbi's backroom staff. The Italian is looking to shape the club in his own image after saving Spurs from relegation. De Zerbi has already been backed in his first transfer window, with the additions of midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali for a combined £185million from West Ham and Newcastle respectively.
Chelsea Ramp Up Lacroix Pursuit
Chelsea remain in active talks to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. Standard Sport understands the Blues are still keen on landing Lacroix and the situation is escalating after his World Cup campaign with France came to an end. The west London outfit and Palace have held a fresh round of talks over a potential deal, with the Eagles insistent that they will not let him go for a cut price.
Guardiola Set for Shock Return as Talks Held
Pep Guardiola could return to the touchline just weeks after leaving Manchester City. Sky Italia reports that the Catalan has held talks with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) over potentially taking over the Italy national team. The 2006 world champions are without a head coach after parting company with Gennaro Gattuso back in April.
Bergvall Frustrated at Spurs as De Zerbi Stance Revealed
Lucas Bergvall remains keen to leave Tottenham this summer despite the club rejecting offers for him, as he prepares to return for pre-season this week. The midfielder's representatives informed Spurs last month that he wanted a transfer. Bergvall sees himself as a No8 and is disappointed with the lack of opportunities in that position at Tottenham, particularly since Roberto De Zerbi took charge.
Morgan Rogers Undergoing Chelsea Medical
Morgan Rogers is undergoing his medical at Chelsea ahead of a blockbuster £117million transfer from Aston Villa. Rogers was filmed by Sky Sports arriving for tests on Monday after England's World Cup squad flew back from the United States at the weekend following their dramatic 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.
Why Spurs Sold Thompson
Tottenham have confirmed a deal with Manchester United over the sale of academy winger Tynan Thompson. Standard Sport understands that United are set to pay £8million (£4m up front and a further £4m in add-ons) for Thompson, who was named in Spurs' first-team matchday squad on three occasions last season.
Mourinho Wants Bastoni
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has spoken with Inter center back Alessandro Bastoni over a move. Bastoni wants to join Madrid and wishes a deal had already been completed by now.
