The summer transfer window is in full swing, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham all pursuing major deals. Arsenal remain interested in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, a combined £200 million outlay, and are also linked with Ezri Konsa. The Gunners were confident of signing wonderkid Jeremy Monga, but Manchester City have hijacked that deal.
Tottenham Close on Tonali, Eye Leao
Tottenham are expected to announce the £100 million signing of Sandro Tonali and are now reportedly targeting Eli Junior Kroupi while being offered Rafael Leao. The Portugal and AC Milan star has expressed a desire to leave Milan, and Italian reports claim he has been offered to Spurs, who have been very active this window.
Chelsea's Xhaka Pursuit Stalls, but Hope Remains
Chelsea have ended their interest in Granit Xhaka after failing to lure him from Sunderland, according to Standard Sport's Dom Smith. Sunderland consider Chelsea's pursuit over and have reiterated that their captain is not for sale, feeling Chelsea's £8 million offer was disrespectful. However, Chelsea retain hope the situation might be retrievable, as Xhaka is attracted to playing under Alonso again. Sunderland insist he has restated his commitment.
Chelsea are close to sealing a deal for Pep Chavarria and have agreed a deal for Hearts starlet Alfie Osborne, a 17-year-old centre-back who snubbed other European clubs, per Fabrizio Romano. Real Madrid have confirmed they will not pursue Enzo Fernandez.
Man Utd Focus on Midfield, Summerville Talks Denied
Manchester United are assessing midfield targets including Alex Scott, Felix Nmecha, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Carlos Baleba, and also want to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham. However, Fabrizio Romano has denied reports of advanced talks: "United's interest in Summerville is not as advanced as some reports suggest. No talks have opened." United have also been offered Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, but a move is not currently expected, with left-back remaining a priority.
Liverpool Linked with Surprise Swoops
Liverpool are being linked with surprise moves for Pedro Neto and Tottenham target Savinho as they look likely to miss out on Yan Diomande.
Arsenal Determined to Sign Rogers
Arsenal are prepared for talks with Aston Villa over Morgan Rogers to drag on, with an acceptance that negotiations will take time. Villa are demanding well over £100 million and are under no pressure to sell, as Rogers is tied to a long-term contract until 2031. While Arsenal are considered favourites, Chelsea and Manchester City are also monitoring. If Rogers departs, Villa could turn to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison as a replacement.
Klopp Confirms Talks for Germany Job
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed talks over becoming Germany's next national team coach. He said, "Yes, I can confirm the talks. Things moved pretty quickly... I'm ready. Once the talks begin, your mind starts racing. We have to change things fundamentally." Klopp is under contract with Red Bull but assumes they won't stand in the way.
