The transfer window is stepping up a gear as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all work on completing huge deals in what is set to a huge summer. The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Morgan Rogers in a deal worth at least £80million, and continue to be linked with an audacious swap deal for Julian Alvarez. A fee has been agreed for wonderkid Jeremy Monga, and remain interested in Ayyoub Bouaddi, Bradley Barcola, Eli Junior Kroupi, Christos Tzolis and Andria Bartishvili.
Manchester United hope to announced Ederson over the coming days, but are losing hope of signing both Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, who are said to more attracted to the project at Tottenham. 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.
Man Utd could turn to Arsenal target Alex Scott, and are said to be monitoring Aurelien Tchouameni's situation at Real Madrid. Chelsea are set to make Marco Palestra their first signing of the Xabi Alonso era, and have interest in Crystal Palace pair Maxence Lacroix and Adam Wharton. Liverpool continue to work on a deal for Yan Diomande Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Palestra contract length revealed as Chelsea plan medical
Marco Palestra will sign a six-year contract at Chelsea, writes Dom Smith.
Standard Sport understands the full-back is set to sign a contract that will run to 2032. Chelsea will also have an option to extend it by a further year through to June 2033.
Chelsea are very close to finalising a deal to sign the Atalanta defender for a package of around £45million.
Inter Milan were frontrunners to sign the 21-year-old but the Premier League side hijacked the deal and moved at pace to reach an agreement with Atalanta, convincing the player to come to the capital.
The Serie A side could not match the offer nor wages being offered to the player by Chelsea, even through Palestra will fit into the club’s bonus-incentivised wage structure. The move is now almost done.
Rogers ready to join Arsenal as first bid is prepared
Arsenal have made Morgan Rogers their top transfer target this summer and are expected to test Aston Villa’s resolve, write Dom Smith and Matt Verri.
Standard Sport understands that Rogers is of genuine interest to the Gunners and that they are likely to make an approach to Villa in the hope of eventually agreeing a deal.
Arsenal appreciate Rogers as a versatile No10 who is also able to play on the left wing.
Rogers is keen on moving to north London and it is believed that personal terms will not be an issue.
Mundo Deportivo claim that Atletico Madrid are prepared to leave Julian Alvarez on the bench all season amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal.
The striker revealed publicly on Monday that he wanted to leave the club, but Atleti are within their rights to treat Alvarez how they want, except if they exclude him from training.
They are staying consistent with their valuation of the forward, citing his €500million release clause as the only way that they will sell him.
Dream signing: Julian Alvarez
Tottenham are growing in confidence that they can beat Manchester United to Mateus Fernandes, The Times reports, with Spurs willing to pay £85million for the midfielder, according to Sky Sports.
The north Londoners are looking to be active in the transfer market as Roberto De Zerbi looks to rebuild his squad ahead of what he hopes will be a far more positive campaign.
Manchester City are moving closer to landing Elliot Anderson, according to the Daily Mail.
The paper claims that Nottingham Forest are holding out for £130million for the midfielder, and further talks are expected to happen in the coming days, with an agreement set to be struck.
Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at Manchester United this summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia., Ben Jacobs reports.
The captain has already told his team-mates and family that he is planning to remain at the Premier League club, with one year left on his contract at Old Trafford.
Barcelona would consider selling Jules Kounde, claims Carlos Monfort.
The defender is seen as an important player at the Nou Camp, but there are apparently internal concerns about his consistency, with the La Liga winners open to a sale if a big offer comes in.
Barca want Spain star as Alvarez alternative identified
Barcelona are working on a move to sign Mikel Oyarzabal, according to El Chiringuito.
The outlet claim that the Real Sociedad forward is of interest to the La Liga champions, who see him as a cheap alternative to Julian Alvarez, their top target.
Manchester United are eyeing a move for Brian Brobbey, Graeme Bailey reports.
The Red Devils could be in the market for another striker should Joshua Zirkzee depart, and the Sunderland man impressed in his debut Premier League campaign.
The Dutchman would command a significant fee shoudl the Black Cats decide to sell.
Football Insider claim that Liverpool are open to offers for Cody Gakpo.
Tottenham have been linked with the forward, with it being reported that new Reds boss Andoni Iraola will want to assess the Dutchman in pre-season before making a final decision.