23 Jun 2026 22:03 BST | 6 min read
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Tom Weber
Tom Weber | Writer
Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.
Tuesday delivered plenty of huge news as Chelsea and Man Utd battled for a World Cup star.
Plus, Liverpool received a worrying Yan Diomande message and Arsenal's pursuit of Morgan Rogers took a surprising twist. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea, Man Utd chase Brobbey
Brian Brobbey
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Chelsea and Man Utd are interested in signing Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey after his exploits for the Netherlands.
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Diomande has no price
Yan Diomande
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RB Leipzig are refusing to quote Liverpool a price for Yan Diomande after knocking back the Reds' opening €100 million bid.
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Arsenal agree Rogers terms...
Morgan Rogers
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Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers.
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...but Villa don't want to sell
Current ETV
Player image Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers
AM (C), M (CL)
A. Villa logo
A. Villa
Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers
AM (C), M (CL)
A. Villa
A. Villa
€72.4M
ETV Range
€65.1M - €79.6M
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However, Aston Villa have made it clear to Rogers' suitors that he is not for sale this summer.
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Chelsea's Palestra interest confirmed
Marco Palestra
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David Ornstein has confirmed that Chelsea are pursuing Atalanta sensation Marco Palestra.
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Alvarez standoff
Julian Alvarez
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Atletico Madrid have hit back after Julian Alvarez publicly announced his desire to leave the club for Barcelona.
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Not just Alvarez
Current ETV
Player image Julián Álvarez
Julián Álvarez
F (C)
Atlético Madrid logo
Atlético Madrid
Julián Álvarez
Julián Álvarez
F (C)
Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid
€113M
ETV Range
€101.7M - €124.3M
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Alvarez isn't the only World Cup star who dreams of a transfer to Barcelona.
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Real Madrid step up Fernandez pursuit
Enzo Fernandez
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Real Madrid are accelerating their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez after identifying him as "the chosen one."
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Chelsea prioritise Lacroix
Maxence Lacroix
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Chelsea have made Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix a top summer target.
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Arsenal agree Monga fee
Jeremy Monga
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Arsenal have finally agreed a compensation fee for Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga.
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