The summer transfer window is heating up as Premier League clubs push for statement signings. Arsenal are preparing bids for Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola, while also monitoring Bruno Guimaraes and alternative targets Morten Hjulmand and Christian Kofane. Manchester United have agreed a deal for Ederson and are keen on Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with links to Aurelien Tchouameni, Alex Scott, Felix Nmecha, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Chelsea remain in talks for Maxence Lacroix and Pep Chavarria, but a deal for Granit Xhaka is difficult. Tottenham have smashed their transfer record twice in a week, confirming the £100m arrival of Sandro Tonali, and are preparing an £85m bid for Eli Junior Kroupi. Liverpool may offer Harvey Elliott in part exchange for Adam Wharton and have hope for Yan Diomande.
Arsenal Prepping Bids for Rogers and Barcola
Arsenal are actively pursuing Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola. According to talkSPORT, the Gunners are preparing bids for both players. Rogers, who impressed at Middlesbrough, is seen as a versatile attacking option. Barcola, a France winger at Paris Saint-Germain, has an uncertain future and could move to the Premier League this summer. Arsenal are also considering a move for West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential replacement for Ben White, who is attracting interest from clubs in England, Europe, and the Middle East, according to TEAMtalk.
Manchester United Target Andrey Santos
Manchester United are keen to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The Brazilian midfielder has impressed on loan and is seen as a long-term prospect. United have already agreed a deal for Ederson and are monitoring other midfielders including Aurelien Tchouameni, Alex Scott, Felix Nmecha, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Manchester City are also interested in Bouaddi.
Chelsea Push for Pep Chavarria
Chelsea are still pushing to sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano. The Blues emerged as contenders for the left-back after agreeing to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid for £51.7m. Fabrizio Romano reports that a new round of club-to-club talks have been scheduled after an initial bid was rebuffed. Chavarria is believed to want to join Chelsea.
Tottenham Prepare £85m Junior Kroupi Bid
Tottenham are preparing an £85m bid for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, according to talkSPORT. Spurs are keen to reshape their attack, with Richarlison expected to leave. Bournemouth are understood to have no intention of selling Kroupi, who scored 13 goals in 33 Premier League appearances last season. Tottenham have already confirmed the £100m signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, their second club-record deal in four days.
Liverpool and Arsenal Chase Barcola
Bradley Barcola’s uncertain future at PSG has attracted interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, talkSPORT claims. A final decision may not come until after the World Cup. Liverpool could offer Harvey Elliott in part exchange for Adam Wharton and have fresh hope for Yan Diomande as they join the race for Crysencio Summerville.
Done Deals and Other Moves
Brentford are set to sign Callum Wilson on a free transfer after he left relegated West Ham, according to BBC Sport. Everton have completed the permanent signing of Tyrique George from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. Chelsea have announced that Aggie Beever-Jones has signed a new contract until 2030, saying: "It feels great. Chelsea has been my club since I was a young girl, and that means a lot to me and my family." Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Germany striker Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim on a permanent transfer.
Wilson heads back to the top flight after his release from West Ham. The 32-year-old striker is expected to sign a one-year deal with Brentford. Meanwhile, Tottenham are also plotting a blockbuster move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, according to TEAMtalk, as an alternative to Manchester City’s Savinho.
