Arsenal Prepare £80m Bid for Morgan Rogers
Arsenal have made Morgan Rogers their top transfer target this summer and are expected to test Aston Villa’s resolve, according to Dom Smith and Matt Verri of the Standard. The Gunners are preparing a bid worth at least £80 million for the versatile No10, who can also play on the left wing. Rogers is keen on moving to north London, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
In addition, Arsenal continue to be linked with an audacious swap deal for Julian Alvarez, though Atletico Madrid have insisted on his €500 million release clause. The Gunners are also set to sign wonderkid Jeremy Monga and have shown interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi, Bradley Barcola, Eli Junior Kroupi, Christos Tzolis, and Andria Bartishvili.
Chelsea Close to Finalising Marco Palestra Deal
Chelsea are very close to finalising a deal for Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra, writes Dom Smith. The Premier League side hijacked Inter Milan’s move for the 21-year-old and agreed a package of around £45 million. Palestra will sign a six-year contract running to 2032, with an option to extend by a further year through to June 2033. The move is now almost done, with a medical planned.
Chelsea are also interested in Crystal Palace pair Maxence Lacroix and Adam Wharton as they look to bolster their squad under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Manchester United Receive Bruno Fernandes Update
Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at Manchester United this summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia, according to Ben Jacobs. The captain has told teammates and family he plans to remain at Old Trafford, with one year left on his contract. United hope to announce Ederson in the coming days but are losing hope of signing both Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, who are reportedly more attracted to Tottenham’s project.
United could turn to Arsenal target Alex Scott and are monitoring Aurelien Tchouameni’s situation at Real Madrid. The Red Devils are also eyeing a move for Brian Brobbey should Joshua Zirkzee depart, with the Dutchman impressing in his debut Premier League campaign.
Tottenham Rival Man United for Mateus Fernandes
Tottenham are growing in confidence that they can beat Manchester United to Mateus Fernandes, reports The Times. Spurs are willing to pay £85 million for the midfielder, according to Sky Sports. Martin Dubravka has become Spurs’ fourth summer signing, and Antonin Kinsky is set to be rewarded with a new contract after being promoted to first-choice goalkeeper.
Liverpool Open to Offers for Cody Gakpo
Football Insider claims that Liverpool are open to offers for Cody Gakpo. Tottenham have been linked with the forward, and new Reds boss Andoni Iraola will assess the Dutchman in pre-season before making a final decision. Liverpool continue to work on a deal for Yan Diomande.
Other Transfer News
Manchester City are moving closer to landing Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest holding out for £130 million for the midfielder. Barcelona would consider selling Jules Kounde if a big offer comes in, and are working on a move for Mikel Oyarzabal as a cheaper alternative to Julian Alvarez. Atletico Madrid are prepared to leave Julian Alvarez on the bench all season amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Arsenal.
