Transfer targets: Christian Tzolis, Morgan Rogers and Manu Kone could all be on the move this summer
The summer window is firmly in full flow as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all work on major signings with the World Cup approaching an end. Arsenal have have agreed a deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge as a replacement for Leandro Trossard after he left for Besiktas. The Gunners have also reignited their interest in Julian Alvarez and remain very keen on both Morgan Rogers and Bruno Guimaraes.
Man United have their two new midfielders in the form of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, but want to continue their overhaul by signing Manu Kone. Crysencio Summerville remains a target, but Marcus Rashford’s future will play a part. Chelsea could also move for Kone, and are lining up a third bid for Pep Chavarria and are still interested in Maxence Lacroix. Manchester City like Malo Gusto, but his £75m asking price is considered too high.
Tottenham are plotting a bid for Eli Junior Kroupi, and are interested in Neco Williams, but both Cristian Romero and Djed Spence could be on their way out. Liverpool have been linked with Spence, and remain interested in Bradley Barcola after Paris Saint-Germain decided to sell. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Arsenal to make Rogers bid
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According to Ben Jacobs, the Gunners are set to bid for Morgan Rogers after holding talks with both the player and Aston Villa.
He claims that club-to-club negotiations expected to accelerate following the World Cup.
Morgan Rogers
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A reminder that Arsenal have agreed a deal with Club Brugge for Christian Tzolis.
Standard Sport understands the winger will move to the Emirates Stadium for £33.8m.
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Chelsea star pictured in Strasbourg training with transfer future uncertain
Chelsea goalkeeper Gabriel ‘Gaga’ Slonina has been pictured training with Strasbourg as his future remains up in the air.
In four years with Chelsea, the 22-year-old Slonina is yet to make a first-team appearance for the club, but has featured 11 times for the Under-21s.
And his long-term future in west London has been plunged into doubt after he was pictured training with Chelsea’s BlueCo sister club, Strasbourg.
It is unclear exactly how long Slonina has been training with Strasbourg, though he will be benefiting from the wisdom of newly appointed head coach Hugo Oliveira, an esteemed goalkeeper coach credited with producing the likes of Jan Oblak and Manchester City legend Ederson.
Chelsea Gabriel Slonina trains with Strasbourg
Chelsea Gabriel Slonina trains with Strasbourg
Chelsea have made contact with Roma over Manu Kone.
The Frenchman has impressed throughout the World Cup and Chelsea are reported by the Italian press to be interested in a move - as are Manchester United.
Roma’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho could help negotiations progress.
Nottingham Forest are preparing a £45m bid to sign Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall.
Spurs have already rejected a £38m bid for the player, who is pushing for the move, and Forest are prepared to do what it takes to bring him in.
Bergvall wants regular first-team minutes, which Roberto De Zerbi does not seem prepared to offer.
Tzolis to Arsenal - done deal!
A big few minutes for Arsenal as Fabrizio Romano rubber-stamps their pursuit of Christos Tzolis with his trademark ‘here we go’.
Standard Sport understands the winger will move for £33.8m.
Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis
Arsenal to accelerate Rogers pursuit
Arsenal are preparing to step on the gas in their pursuit of Morgan Rogers.
The winger is a top target for the Gunners, who are set to generally accelerate their transfer dealings after the World Cup’s conclusion on Sunday.
Per Fabrizio Romano, their sole focus is now on bringing in Rogers.
Mamadou Sarr could leave Chelsea on loan this summer as Xabi Alonso finalises his squad ahead of next season.
Standard Sport understands that Chelsea are keen for Sarr to move on loan to a Premier League club next season, though the 20-year-old has several options elsewhere.
Chelsea have also not ruled out keeping Sarr at the club next term, and Alonso is expected to hold talks with the former Strasbourg captain to determine his future.
Xabi Alonso has told five Chelsea players they are free to leave the club this summer.
Reports in Portugal claim he is prepared to head into his first season with the club with Filip Jorgensen, Axel Disasi, Alejandro Garnacho, Benoit Badiashile and Liam Delap all off the books.
The Spaniard has already made clear to the media that Garnacho is in talks to leave.